A flood is an overflowing of water, especially over land not usually submerged. Flooding is a result of rainfall or snow melt exceeding the absorptive capacity of soil and the flow capacity of waterways such as rivers, streams, and coastal areas.
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- Build a flood dike 4-minute demonstration by Dr. Ken Hellevang, North Dakota State University Extension Engineer.
- Coastal Hazards documents in the National Sea Grant Library.
- FloodSmart.gov is the official National Flood Insurance Program Web site. Can flooding affect your community?
- DisasterAssistance.gov consolidates disaster assistance information on one Web site.
- Snow/Ice preparedness information.
- Influenza preparedness information.