May is Flood Awareness Month in Hawaii
Above: When the Ka Loko Dam broke in 2006, it created an unstoppable river of mud and debris. (Photo: Kaua‘i Civil Defense)
Useful Tools
Flood Preparedness
Flood Resources
- Background information from the River Flooding at Staffordshire Learning Net
- Current information on flooding and potential floods from the National Weather Service
- Flood statements, watches and warnings issued by NOAA/National Weather Service
- Scientific explanation of river flooding by Prof. Stephen A Nelson, Tulane University
- Flood information for young people and classrooms, quiz included, from KGAN-TV
- Advice from American Red Cross on being prepared for floods and flash floods
- Turn Around Don't Drown—safety materials from NOAA/National Weather Service
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