Flash Flooding
Heavy rains can cause rivers and streams to swell and overflow
Flash flooding can occur when there is a prolonged period of heavy rain. This can cause rivers and streams to swell and overflow, resulting in dangerous and life-threatening conditions.
It is important to remember that flash floods can happen without warning, so it is important to be prepared. One way to do this is to make sure your shelter is located on high ground.
There are many reasons why you would want to place your shelter on high ground, but here are two of the most important:
1) Flash floods can happen very quickly, so you may not have time to reach higher ground if you are caught off-guard.
2) Flood waters can rise very high, so if your shelter is located on low ground, it could be inundated with water very quickly.
Floodwaters can rise quickly and with little warning
Flash flooding is one of the most dangerous types of flooding. It can occur within a few minutes or hours of excessive rainfall, often following a thunderstorm. Floodwaters can rise quickly and with little warning, making it difficult for people to escape safely.
Flash floods often cause damage to buildings and infrastructure, as well as loss of life. In the United States, flash flooding is responsible for more deaths each year than any other type of flood.
There are two main reasons why it is important to place your shelter on high ground during a flash flood:
1) Flash floods can occur with little warning, so you may not have time to evacuate if you are in a low-lying area.
2) Floodwaters can rise very quickly, so you will need to be above the water level to avoid being swept away.
Storm Surges
Storm surges are walls of water that are pushed ashore by hurricanes and other large storms
Storm surges are one of the most dangerous aspects of hurricanes and other large storms. A storm surge is a wall of water that is pushed ashore by the wind and can cause extensive damage and flooding.
For this reason, it is important to place your shelter on high ground when possible, as this can help to protect you from the worst effects of a storm surge. In addition, it is also a good idea to have an emergency kit on hand that includes supplies such as food, water, and first aid supplies.
Storm surges can be up to 20 feet high and can extend miles inland
Storm surges are one of the most dangerous aspects of a hurricane. They occur when the wind pushing against the ocean creates a wall of water that is then pushed towards the shore. Storm surges can be up to 20 feet high and can extend miles inland, causing catastrophic damage to homes, businesses, and infrastructure.
There are two main reasons to place your shelter on high ground during a hurricane: to avoid floodwaters from a storm surge, and to avoid being cut off from escape routes by rising waters.