Flood Information Flood Information Flooding is the number one weather-related killer in the United States and cause more damage nationwide than any other natural disaster.
Flash flooding occurs within six hours of a rain event.
Flooding is a longer term event and may last a week or more. Inland flooding due to hurricanes can be extensive as rainfall from a hurricane sometimes can be measured in tens of inches. Nearly half of all flash flood fatalities are auto related. Just two feet of water will carry away most automobiles. Never drive through flooded roadways.