National Weather Service Forecast Office

Each year, more deaths occur due to flooding than from any other severe weather related hazard. The main reason is people underestimate the force and power of water. More than half of all flood related deaths result from vehicles being swept downstream. Of these, many are preventable.

NOAA and the National Weather Service wants you to know that flooding is a coast to coast threat across the United States and its territories during all months of the year. Flood Safety Awareness Week is intended to highlight some of the the many ways floods can occur, the hazards associated with floods, and what you can do to save life and property.

Day

Topic

Resources

Monday

Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service (AHPS)

AHPS is the National Weather Service's frontline solution to provide improved river and flood forecasting as well as provide water information across America.

AHPS Tool Box

Local AHPS webpage for the NYC region

Tuesday

Turn Around Don't Drown (TADD)

More than half of all flood related deaths result from vehicles being swept downstream. Of these, many are preventable. When driving at night, if you can't see the road due to flooding, be safe

Turn Around, Don't Drown!

Wednesday

Flooding and Related Phenomena

Tropical Cyclone Inland Flooding

Snowmelt Flooding

Ice Jams

Debris Flows

Did you know that Between 1970 and 1999 more people have lost their lives from freshwater flooding associated with landfalling tropical cyclones than from any other weather hazard related to tropical cyclones?

Inland flooding information from FEMA

New York State ranks 2nd in ice jams events in the U.S.

What are Ice Jams?

USA Today- Ice Jams cause Floods

Thursday

Flood Insurance

Floods are America's #1 natural disaster. Protect your property. Protect yourself.

FloodSmart: Learn more about the types of flood risks your home and property are facing.

Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH)

FEMA National Flood Insurance Fact Sheet

Friday

Flood Safety

Did you know that flash floods are the number 1 weather-related killer in the United States?

Are you ready for a flood or a flash flood?

Flash Floods and Floods...The Awesome Power! A Preparedness guide.

FEMA flood safety fact sheet