12 inches of water can cause you to lose control of your vehicle.

New land development can increase flood risk, especially if the construction changes natural runoff paths.

In cases of severe flooding, water can take weeks to subside.

Large volumes of water can cause roadbeds to collapse.

Deforestation can cause flooding.

Flooding is the most common natural hazard.

Flash-flooding can occur within minutes.

Dams and levees are built to prevent flooding.

Flooding can cause millions of dollars in damage.

6 inches of moving water can sweep you off your feet.

Oil, and other chemicals carried in floodwaters can ruin crops and be hazardous to your health

When soil gets saturated with water, landslides may occur

More people die from drowning in fresh water floods during a hurricane or storm, than from any other cause.