Flood And Flash Flood Survival

At a glance..

Floods are among the most frequent and costly natural disasters in terms of human hardship and economic loss. Most communities in the United States can experience some kind of flooding.

The details..

Floods are one of the most common natural disasters that cause significant economic loss and human hardship. This book provides an in-depth analysis of what causes floods, including prolonged rainfall over several days or intense rainfall over a short period. The authors also discuss the impact of melting snow combined with rain during winter and early spring as well as severe thunderstorms bringing heavy rains in summer.

The book explains how topography, soil conditions, ground cover play important roles in contributing to flooding. Urbanization increases runoff two to six times more than on natural terrain leading streets becoming swift moving rivers while basements become death traps when they fill up with water during periods of urban flooding.

Flash floods can occur within hours after dam or levee failure following sudden release held by ice or debris jam which catches people unprepared without warning signs making it difficult for families living near flood-prone areas like riverbanks or coastal regions where tropical cyclones bring intense rainfall causing devastating effects on property damage.

To avoid such risks, this book suggests developing family disaster plans specific for flood-related emergencies; learning about your area's elevation above flood stage; contacting local emergency management offices & National Weather Service (NWS) office; using NOAA weather radio/ portable battery-powered radio/TV for updated information; discussing evacuation plans ahead of time reduces fear/anxiety among family members.