In mountainous or flat terrain, distant rain may be channeled into gullies and ravines, turning a quiet streamside campsite or wash into a rampaging torrent in minutes. Flood Watch - Indicates that flash flooding is a possibility in or close to the watch area. Those in the affected area are urged to be ready to take action if a flash flood warning is issued or flooding is observed. Flooding - Of all the tricks in mother nature's weather bag, the deadliest in the United States today is flooding and flash flooding. Over the past 30 years, flood waters have claimed an annual toll of nearly 140 lives in this country.
Severe weather is possible within the designated watch area.
The video points out the possibility of highway conditions occuring as a result of flooding or flash flooding that are often the cause of motorist fatalities and provides rules for safe operation of vehicles under these conditions. Flood Tips from National Weather Service Public Affairs - Ideas for stories or sidebar pieces relating to floods. Demonstrating hydrologic forecast capabilities for the future. Precipitation In The Nation.