Spring Thaw– Warmer temperatures along with snow can create a fast melt. This thaw can produce large amounts of water in a short period of time. A cubic foot of snow is equal to gallons of water.
Spring Rains– Â Spring storms can bring several inches of rain within just a few hours. These rains can lead to severe flooding.
Flash Flooding– A flash flood is a rapid flooding of low areas in less than six hours. These are caused by a significant amount of rainfall from a severe thunderstorm.
Levees and Dams– Levees and dams are built to protect from the possibility of flooding. However, they can erode, weaken, or fail over time. Once they fail flooding can then occur.
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