Definition
Programs that issue flood watches to alert the public of the possibility of weather conditions conducive to flooding, and activate warning systems (sirens or other mechanisms) and/or issue flood warnings to inform the public that flooding is imminent or in progress. Flood advisories cover flash floods, rivers or streams that are in danger of overflowing their banks, dams or levees that are at risk of breaking, and flooding that may result from heavy rain or tidal surges. Flood advisories may include safety instructions for people who are in immediate peril.
URL Name
TH-2100-9500-200
Third Level Code
TH-2100
Taxonomy Code
TH-2100.9500-200
Parent Code
TH-2100.9500
Family Code
T
Second Level Code
TH
Fifth Level Code
TH-2100-9500-200
Fourth Level Code
TH-2100-9500
Use References
Dam/Levee Failure Advisories, Flash Flood Advisories, Flash Flood Warnings, Flash Flood Watches
Publication Status
Online