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They don't. Thunderstorms cause flash floods by producing heavy rain that can overwhelm natural and artifical drainage systems.
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Can a thunderstorm cause a flash flood?
Yes. Thunderstorms are the primary cause of flash floods.
When are flash floods most likely to happen?
After a thunderstorm,especially in areas where such thunderstorms are not expected to happen and hence high surface run off, causing flash floods.
What is the result of thunderstorm remains over an area for many hours?
fire and flash floods will happen
What are rapid flows of water that fill desert stream beds?
Flash floods that sometimes suddenly form after a thunderstorm in the desert.
How did flash floods get their name?
Flash floods are floods that happen quickly and without warning. Like they appear in a "flash".
What are floods that happen suddenly called?
The Floods that happen suddenly are called Flash Floods.
What is the difference between floods and flash floods?
Flash floods are floods that are caused by a storm. Normal floods are caused by non-stop rain.
Where do flash floods take place?
Flash Floods take place at Canada and Johnstown.
How dangerous are flash floods?
Flash floods are dangerous because they happen suddenly It rains VERY hard, and then it floods up.
What is dangerous about punching the core of a thunderstorm besides the possibility of a tornado on the other side?
In punching the core of a thunderstorm you will encounter heavy rain which causes poor visibility and may result in flash floods or hydroplaning. The core may also contain large hail.
Is it rare that you can die from a thunderstorm?
Yes - it is rare.Ways you can die from a thunderstorm:Hit by lightning - which is rareCaught in a flash flood - rare (for one thing, you have to be in an area prone to flash floods AND be there at just the right time during a thunderstorm)Hypothermia from being outside and getting drenched during the thunderstorm and not getting dried out for many hours. This is the most likely way to die related to a thunderstorm - and how many people have you heard of dying this way? Obviously this is really uncommon and yet it is more common than the other ways - which tells you just how rare it is to die from a thunderstorm.
How fast can flash floods occur?
In a flash.
