1. FEMA: Floods US Federal Emergency Management Agency resources on the topic, including floodplain mapping and mitigation programs, advice on preparedness, reports on past http://www.fema.gov/hazards/floods/

Sorry but your browser does not support JavaScript. Hazards Assistance Flood Maps NPSC ... Hazards Floods Search FEMA Hazards Dam Safety Earthquakes Extreme Heat ... Mitigation Division Floods What Is A Flood? Floods are the most common and widespread of all natural disastersexcept fire. Most communities in the United States have experienced some kind of flooding, after spring rains, heavy thunderstorms, or winter snow thaws. A flood, as defined by the National Flood Insurance Program is: "A general and temporary condition of partial or complete inundation of two or more acres of normally dry land area or of two or more properties (at least one of which is your property) from: Overflow of inland or tidal waters, Unusual and rapid accumulation or runoff of surface waters from any source, or A mudflow. [The] collapse or subsidence of land along the shore of a lake or similar body of water as a result of erosion or undermining caused by waves or currents of water exceeding anticipated cyclical levels that result in a flood." Floods can be slow, or fast rising but generally develop over a period of days.

2. Coping With Floods Extensive information on dealing with the before, during, and aftermath of floods, presented by North Dakota State University. http://www.ag.ndsu.nodak.edu/flood/

Coping With Floods Information For Dealing With Floods NDSU Extension Service Flood Resources Selected 'After the Flood' Topics www.homemoisture.org Information resources on home moisture, air quality, etc. Home Sandbagging, repairing your home, insurance, financial assistance, cleaning woodwork, etc. Food Salvaging food, disinfecting cookware, frozen food safety, contaminated food, etc. Farm Preparing to evacuate your farm, pesticide storage, electric generators, etc. Stress Helping children cope, when to seek help, emotional support, etc. Indoor Air Quality Molds, Radon and Air Quality Links RiverWatch RiverWatch is a service of Prairie Public Broadcasting. Other Flood Information Web Sites Emergency Management, American Red Cross, etc. Current Weather and Flood Outlook National Weather Service, Emergency Management, etc. The "Fargo Flood" Home Page NDSU Department of Geosciences and NDSU Library Coping With Disasters Main Page Farm - Ranch Home - Family Food Supplies ... http://www.ag.ndsu.nodak.edu/flood/ Contact your county office of the NDSU Extension Service for additional information on preparing for a flood and flood cleanup topics.

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4. FEMA For Kids: Floods Skip Top Navigation. floods, Email Search Home floods that happen very quickly are called flashfloods. Flooding is the most common of all natural http://www.fema.gov/kids/floods.htm

happens during heavy rains, when rivers overflow, when ocean waves come onshore, when snow melts too fast or when dams or levees break. Flooding may be only a few inches of water or it may cover a house to the rooftop. Floods that happen very quickly are called flashfloods. Flooding is the most common of all natural hazards. It can happen in every U.S. state and territory. Important terms to know: Flood Watch or Flashflood Watch Flooding may happen soon. Stay tuned to the radio or television news for more information. If you hear a flashflood warning, talk to an adult immediately! Flood Warning You may be asked to leave the area. A flood may be happening or will be very soon. Tell an adult if you hear a flood warning. If you have to leave the area, remember to bring your Disaster Supply Kit and make arrangements for your pets. Flashflood Warning A flashflood is happening. Get to high ground right away. Tell an adult!

5. Guardian Unlimited | Special Reports | Mozambique Floods News, commentary and analysis, audio clips, interactives, maps, photo galleries and web resources. Info on charities and how to make online donations. http://www.guardian.co.uk/Mozambique/

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6. Welcome To The USGS - U.S. Geological Survey Scientific agency for natural sciences, including earth science and biology. Extensive information on U.S. water, biological, energy, and mineral http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

7. Floods Large floods in the United States Where They Happen and Why (USGS Circular 1245) Effects of El Nino Environmental Information System for the Upper http://www.usgs.gov/themes/flood.html

Large Floods in the United States: Where They Happen and Why (USGS Circular 1245) Effects of El Nino Environmental Information System for the Upper Missisippi and Lower Missouri River Basins Water Resources Information by Location Hazard-Related Fact Sheets Return to Hazards Home Page Return to Thematic Approach home page Accessibility ... U.S. Geological Survey URL: http://www.usgs.gov/themes/flood.html Page Contact Information: USGS Web Page Last Modified: 20-Jul-2005@12:54

8. Floods Spread Disease, Deaths In Asia CNN http://cnn.com/2002/WEATHER/08/02/south.asia.floods.reut/index.html

9. Significant Floods In The United States During The 20th Significant floods in the United States During the 20th CenturyUSGS Measures a Century of floods http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

10. Association Of State Floodplain Managers, Inc. - Home Page ASFPM is an organization of professionals in the US interested in floods, floodplain management and related topics. Site contains news of national, http://www.floods.org/

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11. CNN.com - Cambodia Fears Highest-ever Floods Death Toll - September 11, 2000 CNN http://www.cnn.com/2000/ASIANOW/weather/09/11/weather.cambodia.reut/index.html

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12. The Effects Of Flood THE EFFECTS OF FLOOD. floods can bring a negative impact, including the loss of life. Some of the negative effects of floods are http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

13. NOAA Home Page - Floods Flash floods are the number one weatherrelated killer in the United States—2200 Flash Flood - Preparations and Safety Guidelines - Flash floods are the http://www.noaa.gov/floods.html

Wed September 21 2005 Home Contacts Media Search ... People Locator Home Page Menu Air Quality Aviation Charts Climate Coasts Contacts Diving Drought Fire Weather Fisheries Floods Hurricanes Jobs Lightning Meet the Administrator Navigation Ocean NOAA Leadership Past Weather Podcast Question of the Month Research RSS Satellites Search this site Site Map Solar and Space Storm Watch Tornadoes Tsunamis Turtles Volcanoes Weather Weather Data Whales Weather Page Flash Flood Terminology Flash 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. These watches are issued for flooding that is expected to occur within 6 hours after the heavy rains have ended. Flash Flood Warning - A flood warning issued for life/property threatening flooding that will occur within 6 hours. It could be issued for rural or urban areas as well as for areas along the major rivers. 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 or ice jams can also create flash flooding.

14. CNN.com - Floods Continue To Wreak Havoc - August 12, 2002 CNN http://cnn.com/2002/WORLD/europe/08/11/europe.floods.toll/index.html

MAIN PAGE WORLD U.S. WEATHER ... ABOUT US/HELP CNN TV what's on show transcripts CNN Headline News CNN International EDITIONS CNN.com Asia CNN.com Europe CNNenEspanol.com CNNArabic.com ... set your edition Languages Spanish Portuguese German Italian Korean Arabic Japanese Time, Inc. Time.com People Fortune EW InStyle Business 2.0 Floods continue to wreak havoc A fire engine struggles to make progress in northeastern Hungary SHIROKAYA BALKA, Russia Torrential rain continues to sweep across Europe causing havoc and the loss of dozens of lives. Property and crops have been destroyed, residents have been made homeless and tourists have been left stranded in usually sun-drenched tourist resorts. Rescue workers in the worst affected region, the Black Sea coast of Russia, have retrieved 49 bodies so far, but the death toll is recorded at 58, mainly tourists. The overall death toll across Europe is 65. An Emergencies Ministry spokesman said the worst of the danger had passed and that weather conditions were now improving. "According to our forecasts, the main threat has passed," Interfax news agency quoted Deputy Emergencies Minister Yuri Vorobyev as telling Russian President Vladimir Putin at a special meeting in the Kremlin But heavy downpours continue across Europe from England to Ukraine. Europe's worst flooding in decades has turned rivers and streets into torrents.

15. NOVA Online Flood! Takes a look at the history of floods, the midwestern flood of 1993, and the benefits of floods. http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

16. CDC Floods Information on terrorism and public health. Provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/floods/

@import url(/css/newbrowsers.css); @import url(/css/newbrowsers-lmr.css); Welcome to the CDC Emergency Preparedness and Response site. Skip directly to the search box site navigation , or content Note: If you can read this text, you are probably using a browser that is not compliant with current Internet standards. You may want to upgrade your browser CDC Home About CDC Press Room ... Contact Us Search: Home Bioterrorism Agents Chemical Emergencies Mass Casualties ... Natural Disasters Floods During a flood and its aftermath, there are some basic facts to remember that will help protect your personal health and safety. Key Facts About Flood Readiness Printable fact sheet on preparing for a flood, emergency supplies Key Facts About Flood Recovery Updated! When the Power Goes Out Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Updated Sep 16 Reentering Your Flooded Home Cleanup of Flood Water Protect Yourself from Mold Precautions After a Flood ... Printable Materials Index Page last modified September 2, 2005 (Spanish) (French) (Vietnamese) All Available Translations 800-CDC-INFO 888-232-6348 (TTY) cdcinfo@cdc.gov

17. Floods Kill Nine In Chile; Economy Hit CNN http://cnn.com/2002/WEATHER/06/04/chile.storm.reut/index.html

18. Dartmouth Flood Observatory Home. Active Archive of Large floods, 1985Present 2005 Map 2005 Table To order GIS inundation vector data for specific floods or http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

19. NOVA Online | Flood! Takes a look at the history of floods, the midwestern flood of 1993, and the benefits of floods. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/flood/

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