Flooding occurs when water flows onto land that is normally dry.
Floods tend to happen when there is heavy rain or snow melts quickly,
but floods can also occur when the sea comes into shore or if a dam
breaks.
Floods might be a few inches or it can be far more serious. They can last a short period or even days.
Flash
floods can be extremely dangerous and destructive. The flood comes at
an incredible speed making it hard to warn anyone of the risk of flood