Flash Flood Warning

  • A Flash Flood Warning is issued for life/property threatening flooding that will occur within 6 hours.


  • Very heavy rain in a short period of time can lead to flash flooding, depending on local terrain, ground cover, degree of urbanization, amount of man-made changes to the natural river banks, and initial ground or river conditions.


  • Dam breaks can also create flash flooding.


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