The Unyielding Force of Flooding
While water is essential for life, its overwhelming presence in the form of floods can wreak havoc on communities, infrastructure, and the environment.
From the gradual encroachment of riverbanks to the battering surges of coastal storms, flooding represents one of Earth’s most common and impactful natural disasters—flooding can occur nearly anywhere! Aside from wildfires, it is the most widespread natural disaster.1
Flooding is one of the most common and destructive natural disasters on earth