FLOODS

FLOODS

• A flood is when water overflows onto land.
• If a flood occurs you should move to higher ground.
• After a flood water can cause roads to cave in and can make the ground unstable so you should be cautious.

DIFFERENT FLOODS

• There are two types of floods: Flash floods and overland flooding.
• Flash floods occur without a lot of warning. They can be caused by excessive rain or dam/levee failure.
• Overland floods happen when rivers or streams overflow onto land because of rain.

RESOURCES

• "Flood Information, Flooding Facts, Flash Floods, Photos -- National Geographic." National Geographic. N.p., n.d. Web. 04 May 2015.
• "Flood Facts for Kids - Interesting Information about Floods." Flood Facts for Kids - Interesting Information about Floods. N.p., n.d. Web. 04 May 2015.
• "Weather Wiz Kids Weather Information for Kids." Weather Wiz Kids Weather Information for Kids. N.p., n.d. Web. 04 May 2015.