When it comes to flash flooding, the National Weather Service can issue many different types of alerts to get the word out. We’re going to go over the three most common ones that you might see.
Starting off with the Flood Advisory, meaning flooding is not expected to be bad enough to issue a warning. However, it still could cause a significant inconvenience for most people.
Then we go to a Flood watch where conditions are favorable for flooding. However, it does not mean that flooding will occur, just that it is possible and it is something to keep an eye on.
And then as we take a look at the Flash Flood Warning. That means that flash flooding is imminent or already occurring.
Now, there are three different types of flash flood warnings that the National Weather Service could issue, and they start with the “Base” Flash Flood Warning. That is just the normal one used when flash flooding impact damage is possible.
They can upgrade that into a “Considerable” Flash Flood Warning, meaning it’s of unusual severity and urgent action is needed
They could even upgrade it even further to the Flash Flood Emergency. This is only issued when there is a threat to life and catastrophic damage is possible. Usually when dams break or if rivers are rising really quickly due to rapid snowmelt.
They just updated this whole system, so a “Base” Flash Flood Warning no longer pings your phone. However, a “Considerable” Flash Flood Warning or a Flash Flood Emergency still will. So make sure you turn around, don’t drown.
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