Floods are common in the United States.
What causes them
| Weather | heavy rain, thunderstorms, hurricanes, tsunamis |
| Water escaping its bounds | a river or stream overflowing its banks, a breached levee, a broken dam |
Flash floods can develop fast, often as a dangerous wall of roaring water carrying rocks, mud and debris that can sweep away most things in its path.
Who is at risk
Be aware of flood hazards wherever you live — and especially if your home is in a low-lying area, near water, or downstream from a dam.
What you can do
Nothing guarantees safety in a flood, but you can take steps to protect yourself, starting with a disaster plan. Being prepared can reduce fear, anxiety and losses.
Afterward
If you live through a disaster, feeling stressed is normal, and you may need help finding ways to cope.
Sources
Based on the MedlinePlus health topic "Floods," National Library of Medicine, drawing on the Federal Emergency Management Agency; a work of the United States government in the public domain.
Licence: CC0 1.0 (public domain) · Adapted from medlineplus.gov
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