What is a flash flood? A civil engineer explains
What is a flash flood? A civil engineer explains
(The Conversation) – Flash flooding is a specific type of flooding that occurs in a short time frame after a precipitation event – generally less than six hours. It often is caused by heavy or excessive rainfall and happens in areas near rivers or lakes, but it also can happen in places with no water bodies nearby.
Flash floods happen in rural and urban areas, as in late July 2022 in St. Louis…
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