A multi-day thunderstorm and heavy rain event will impact the south-central U.S. this Memorial Day weekend. Severe thunderstorms may produce large hail, severe gusts, and a possible tornado or two across portions of the central and southern Plains through Monday. The threat for heavy to excessive rainfall and possible flash flooding will return to the south-central U.S., especially in the Ozarks. Read More >
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Nearly every day, flooding happens somewhere in the United States or its territories. Flooding can occur in any of the fifty states or U.S. territories at any time of the year. It causes more damage in the United States than any other weather related event. On average, floods cause eight billion dollars in damages and eighty nine fatalities annually. Being prepared and knowing how to stay safe will help you and your loved ones survive a flood. |
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| Knowing your flood risk is the best way to prepare for flooding. Find out which flooding hazards impact your state at www.floodsafety.noaa.gov/map.shtml. You can also find out if you live in a flood plain by visiting our partners at FEMA at https://msc.fema.gov. There are many tips for what to do before, during, and after a flood on our newly redesigned Flood Safety Website at www.floodsafety.noaa.gov. | |||||||||
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| Find the latest forecasts and hazardous weather conditions at weather.gov and water.weather.gov. Forecasters in NWS offices work around the clock to ensure watches, warnings, and advisories are issued to alert the public to hazardous conditions. The same information is available on your mobile device at https://mobile.weather.gov. Some smart phones are able to receive Flash Flood Warning alerts via the Wireless Emergency Alerts system. Visit www.nws.noaa.gov/com/weatherreadynation/wea.html for more information! | |||||||||
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Stay safe during a flood by knowing your risk and where to get the latest forecast and hazard information. Be a Force of Nature! |
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