WONDER #2176: What Is a Flash Flood?

Question 1 of 3

Which of the following kills the most people in the U.S. each year?

  1. tornadoes
  2. hurricanes
  3. lightning
  4. floods

Question 2 of 3

A flash flood is a flood that occurs within how many hours of heavy rainfall or another cause?

  1. 6
  2. 12
  3. 18
  4. 24

Question 3 of 3

According to the National Weather Service, a flash flood what indicates that weather conditions are favorable for a flash flood?

  1. warning
  2. statement
  3. policy
  4. watch

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