| Floods
are one of the most common disasters
in the United States. Flood effects can
range from causing damage to a single
neighborhood to multiple states. All
floods are not the same. Some develop
slowly, while others, like flash floods,
can develop in just a few minutes and
have devastating impacts. Overland flooding
occurs outside a defined river or stream,
such as when a levee is breached. Flooding
can also occur due to dam failure, producing
effects similar to flash floods where
a dangerous wall of roaring water sweeps
everything in its path. Regardless of
where you live, you are susceptible to
floods. |
