Flooding may not get all the headlines and dramatic video like tornadoes, but they kill more people in America than almost any other type of weather. People underestimate the sheer power of water and how little it takes to knock you off your feet or carry your car away.
BreakdownGenerated by LeadStory AI
- Flooding is the second deadliest weather phenomenon in the US, after heat. 7s
- Floods kill more than 100 people on average each year in the US. 12s
- Floods cause more than double the fatalities of tornadoes annually. 18s
- Six inches of fast-moving water can sweep a person off their feet. 21s
- Two feet of water can float a vehicle, and water at four miles per hour can damage homes. 25s