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There are two types of flooding associated with Hurricanes/typhoons. The first type is the coastal flooding called storm surge. The second type is caused by excesive rainfall, and is called flash flooding. Storm surge is a huge dome of water pushed to the coast by the incoming hurricane/typhoon. This high wave of water can sometimes be added to by the natural high tide. Flash flooding is caused by the rainfall the storm brings with it. Flash flooding happens when water rapidly accumulates on the ground, because the ground is either already too saturated to absorb any more water, or is too dry to absorb it. In either case, the water runs off the land, overflows rivers and streams, sometimes filling valleys, roads, and low lying areas.
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 9y agoThe flooding that occurs during a hurricane comes from the ocean. There is more water on land than can be held.
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∙ 12y agoIf enough rain is dumped, yes. But hurricanes are not the only causes of floods. In South Asia, the monsoon season brings heavy rain about every day, causing major floods.
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∙ 8y agoYes. Hurricanes have been known to drop more than a foot of rain on some locations. Such a large amount of water can easily cause flooding.
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∙ 13y agobecause if a hurricane is made of WATER and WATER can make floods
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∙ 13y agoYes. Hurricanes often cause flooding.
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∙ 16y agotidal waves
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What does a hurricane do to a city?
When a hurricane comes by, it completely blows everything out of the way and it causes massive flooding. They are very dangerous, and come between May-October.
How does a hurricane flood buildings?
There are two ways. In coastal areas the winds of a hurricane can drive the ocean onto land in what is called the storm surge. The flooding from the storm surge often enters buildings. Hurricanes also produce torrential rain that often causes flooding.
What actually causes the damage during a hurricane?
the winds and waters
What hazard associated with a hurricane generally causes the most deaths in inland areas?
Most of the deaths inland areas caused by hurricanes are from flooding that results from torrential rain.
Do you go to your basement when a hurricane occurs?
No. The main killer in a hurricane is flooding. If you go to your basement, you increase your likelihood of drowning.
Does a hurricane or tornado or blizard or freezng rain which one causes the most flooding near an ocean.?
A hurricane causes coastal flooding. None of the other are directly related to flooding at all.
What causes 9 out of 10 hurricane fatalities?
flooding
Is a basement a safe area during a hurricane?
No. Flooding is a major hazard during a hurricane. Going underground increases the likelihood that you will drown.
What does a hurricane do to a city?
When a hurricane comes by, it completely blows everything out of the way and it causes massive flooding. They are very dangerous, and come between May-October.
Which type of storm causes the most flooding in areas located near an ocean coastline and why?
A Hurricane, because a Hurricane starts on water then off of the water into the land.
Is it safe to go in a basement during a hurricane?
No. The most dangerous part of a hurricane is flooding. Being in a basement will only increase your chance of drowning.
What is worst Seine River flooding of hurricane sandy flooding?
Hurricane Sandy did not cause flooding on the Seine. Hurricane Sandy struck North America and some Caribbean islands. The Seine is in Europe, thousands of miles from where HUrricane Sandy ocurred.
What was the name of the hurricane that caused severe flooding in the northeast US during the past month?
Oh, i know the answer to this one. its called hurricane irene. hope this helped.
Causes of floods in rural areas of India?
the reason for the cause of rural flooding in india is because of heavy rainfall,a hurricane and a drought.
How does a hurricane flood buildings?
There are two ways. In coastal areas the winds of a hurricane can drive the ocean onto land in what is called the storm surge. The flooding from the storm surge often enters buildings. Hurricanes also produce torrential rain that often causes flooding.
What were some other weather conditions during Hurricane Katrina?
There was rain, flooding and wind speeds up to 175mph
What actually causes the damage during a hurricane?
the winds and waters
