differences between flood and flash flood
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The Difference Between Flash Floods and Floods. A FLASH FLOOD is an event that occurs WITHIN 6 hours following the END of the causative event (such as rains, ice jams, or dam breaks) which result in fatalities, injuries, and/or significant damage to property.
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Flood: An overflow of water onto normally dry land. ... Ponding of water at or near the point where the rain fell. Flooding is a longer term event than flash flooding: it may last days or weeks. Flash flood: A flood caused by heavy or excessive rainfall in a short period of time, generally less than 6 hours.
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