Flooding Explained: Causes, Risks, and Safety Tips

An overview of the different types of flooding and how river, coastal, and inland floods occur.

Learn what flash floods are, why they form quickly, and which areas and people are most at risk.

Explains how melting snow can lead to flooding and which regions are most affected by snowmelt-related floods.

Wildfires can increase flood risk by altering land and soil conditions. Learn how floods occur after wildfires.

Examines how changing weather patterns and increased rainfall may impact inland flood risks.

Practical flood safety tips to help protect yourself, your family, and your property before and during a flood.

Guidance on how to prepare for flooding and safely evacuate when flood conditions become dangerous.