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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 are rapid flows of water that fill desert stream beds?
Flash floods that sometimes suddenly form after a thunderstorm in the desert.
Can a thunderstorm cause a flash flood?
Yes, a severe thunderstorm can cause flash flooding by producing intense rainfall in a short period of time. The rapid accumulation of water can overwhelm drainage systems and lead to flash flooding in low-lying areas.
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 sudden violent floods that occur shortly after a storm what are they called?
flash floods
What are floods that happen suddenly called?
The Floods that happen suddenly are called Flash Floods.
What is the result of thunderstorm remains over an area for many hours?
If a thunderstorm remains over an area for many hours, it can lead to flash floods, intense lightning strikes, damaging winds, and prolonged heavy rainfall. This can result in significant property damage, disruption of transportation and power services, and pose a threat to safety due to the intensity and duration of the storm.
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.
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.
