Floods and Severe Storms

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Floods and Severe Storms Guide picks

Severe storms and flooding are major natural disasters. Learn about these disasters, find out where they're taking place now, and what you can do to prepare.
Preparing for Floods From your About.com Guide, learn more about floods and how to prepare for the most common natural disaster. Fact Sheet: Floods and Flash Floods This FEMA Fact Sheet provides information about what to do before, during, and after a flood. Make sure your family has a disaster supplies kit on hand. Fact Sheet: Thunderstorms and Lightning Excellent storm preparedness from FEMA. Floods and Floodplains This fact sheet from the USGS is a nice overview of flood occurrence, zoning restrictions, dams, and more. How the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Works Anyone who lives in a flood hazard area should have flood insurance. This overview from FEMA describes how the national program works. Significant Floods in the United States During the 20th Century - USGS Measures a Century of Floods A fantastic map and chart of major floods in the 20th century in the U.S.A. Tropical Storm Watch This FEMA site will keep you updated with official information about the status of tropical storms.