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42. BBC NEWS | Europe | Prague Floods Surge To New Peaks Thousands are evacuated from the heart of the Czech capital, threatened by floods that are causing havoc across Europe. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/2189695.stm

NEWS SPORT WEATHER WORLD SERVICE ... A-Z INDEX SEARCH You are in: Europe News Front Page Africa Americas ... Programmes SERVICES Daily E-mail News Ticker Mobile/PDAs Text Only ... Help LANGUAGES EDITIONS Change to UK Tuesday, 13 August, 2002, 17:28 GMT 18:28 UK Prague floods surge to new peaks Residents fear the worst is still to come Flood waters in the Czech capital, Prague, are surging towards new peak levels, with fears that river defences will be overwhelmed and the old city completely inundated. Parts of the city's historic Mala Strana district are already submerged and many people fear the worst is still to come as water levels from the Vltava River rise further. Thousands of people have already left the capital - Prime Minister Vladimir Spidla had authorised rescue teams to use reasonable force to remove those refusing to leave their homes. Freak weather has caused havoc across Europe - from Romania to Russia. More than 70 people are known to have died. Prague's treasures Water has engulfed Prague's Kampa island close to the Old Town, flooding historic palaces and villas. The city is now bracing itself for a second flood tide, threatening to overwhelm the historic Charles Bridge, one of this country's biggest tourist symbols.

43. FLOODS FLOODING HURRICANES TORNADOES BAD WEATHER STORM CONDITIONS www.solarnavigator.net floods and flooding, hurricanes, earthquakes tremors and seizmic disturbances in the Earth's crust or plates, storms wind hurricanes and tornadoes. http://www.solarnavigator.net/floods.htm

FLOODS HOME BIOLOGY FILMS GEOGRAPHY ... SPONSORS A flood (in Old English flod , a word common to Teutonic languages; compare German Flut , Dutch vloed from the same root as is seen in flow, float ) is an overflow of water , an expanse of water submerging land, a deluge. In the sense of "flowing water", the word is applied to the inflow of the tide, as opposed to the outflow or "ebb". The Flood, the great Universal Deluge of myth and perhaps of history is treated at Deluge in mythology. Flooding - burst river banks in Lewes, England 2000 Main causes Floods from the sea can cause overflow or overtopping of flood-defences like dikes as well as flattening of dunes or buffs. Land behind the coastal defence may be inundated or experience damage. Floods from sea may be caused by heavy storm (storm surge), high tide, a tsunami or a combination thereoff. As most urban communities are located near the coast, this is a major threat around the world. Egyptians of the Nile river and to the Mesopotamians of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers.

44. BBC NEWS | Europe | In Pictures: Floods Hit Europe Images of the flooding causing havoc in Russia and parts of eastern and central Europe. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/2183005.stm

NEWS SPORT WEATHER WORLD SERVICE ... A-Z INDEX SEARCH You are in: Europe News Front Page Africa Americas ... Programmes SERVICES Daily E-mail News Ticker Mobile/PDAs Text Only ... Help LANGUAGES EDITIONS Change to UK Friday, 9 August, 2002, 13:37 GMT 14:37 UK In pictures: Floods hit Europe Torrential rains in southern Russia have submerged villages and swept cars and holiday homes into the sea, killing at least 18 people in the process. Severe flooding has also been reported across the Czech Republic, Austria and Romania. A state of emergency has been declared in the Russian city of Novorossiysk The area is a busy resort region at the height of the holiday season Thousands of holiday-makers have been stranded At least six people are still missing Rising waters have isolated several towns in northern Austria In the Czech Republic's southern Bohemia region, rivers burst their banks Austrian authorities are calling the floods the worst since records began See also: Russian flash floods wreak havoc Flash floods: The deadly force of nature Internet links: Russian Emergencies Ministry (in Russian) Russian Government The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites Top Europe stories now: Prominent Kosovo suspect held Turkey ups stakes on US troops 'New Europe' backs EU on Iraq Omagh detectives make arrest ... Democratic test for Armenia Links to more Europe stories are at the foot of the page.

45. Floods Monitor - NOAAWatch NOAAWatch monitors floods Heavy rains across eastern North Carolina have produced significant flooding. http://www.noaawatch.gov/floods.php

@import url(../css/primarystyle.css); United States Department of Commerce Search NOAA National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration NOAA Home Weather Oceans ... National Weather Warnings Local forecasts and warnings by City, ST Excessive Rainfall Potential Significant River Flood Outlook Additional Links Turn Around Don't Drown tm Safety Brochure (PDF Floods...The Awesome Power (PDF) ... El Peligro Oculto Cruce de Corrientes Poco Profundes: Watch and Warning Updates RSS Feeds Common Alertings Protocol (CAP) Format 2008 Federal Disaster Declarations Select State Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming N. Mariana Islands Puerto Rico River Conditions River and Lake levels Recent Flood Watches Recent Flood Warnings Recent Flood Statements ... Recent Flash Flood Statements Heavy rains across eastern North Carolina have produced significant flooding. A sampling of river gages, and flood inundation maps

46. BBC NEWS | Europe | Floods Wreak Havoc In Germany A dam in south-east Germany bursts and cities are on the alert as flood waters sweep in from the Czech Republic. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/2194395.stm

NEWS SPORT WEATHER WORLD SERVICE ... A-Z INDEX SEARCH You are in: Europe News Front Page Africa Americas ... Programmes SERVICES Daily E-mail News Ticker Mobile/PDAs Text Only ... Help LANGUAGES EDITIONS Change to UK Thursday, 15 August, 2002, 16:46 GMT 17:46 UK Floods wreak havoc in Germany Some parts of Dresden can barely be seen A dam has burst in south-eastern Germany as flood waters sweep northwards from the Czech Republic, spreading chaos in Europe's worst floods for more than a century. The dam at Bitterfeld collapsed around midday, sending the Mulde River cascading towards the town, whose 16,000 inhabitants are being urgently evacuated. A large chemical plant at Bitterfeld is unlikely to be flooded, the authorities say, but there are fears of environmental damage after a chlorine gas leak from a Czech plant near the German border. Click here to see a map of the region The swollen Elbe is surging towards Dresden, where the water level is rising at around 20 centimetres per hour and many of its bridges have become impassable. Magdeburg, north-west of Dresden, is braced for a state of emergency at the weekend when the waters are forecast to hit the city.

47. Floods — FactMonster.com floods. A flood occurs when a body of water rises and overflows onto normally dry land. floods occur most commonly when water from heavy rainfall, from melting ice and snow, or from a http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0769015.html

Home U.S. People Word Wise ... Homework Center Fact Monster Favorites American Indian Heritage Month Math Flashcards Geography Guide Seven New Wonders of the World ... The Fifty States Reference Desk Atlas Almanacs Dictionary Encyclopedia ... Natural Disasters Floods A flood occurs when a body of water rises and overflows onto normally dry land. Floods occur most commonly when water from heavy rainfall, from melting ice and snow, or from a combination of these exceeds the carrying capacity of the river system, lake, or ocean into which it runs. Where: The Netherlands and England When: A combination of high tides and storm waves on the North Sea flooded coastal areas of England and the Netherlands, killing 100,000 people. Where: United States When: The Johnstown Flood, in Pennsylvania, was considered one of the worst disasters in U.S. history. After an unusually heavy rainstorm, a dam several miles upriver from Johnstown broke. One out of every 10 people in the path of the flood died, a total of 2,000 people in less than an hour. Where: Italy When: After a heavy rainfall, the Arno River overflowed, flooding the streets of Florence. Many great works of art in the museums were damaged, as was the architecture of the city. In two days, more than 100 people died and the city was covered with half a million tons of mud, silt, and sewage.

48. USGS: Science Topics: Floods Provides links to USGS information about floods and related topics. Provides a topical browse interface into USGS information utilizing controlled vocabularies arranged as formal http://www.usgs.gov/science/science.php?term=398

49. BBC NEWS | Europe | Russian Flood Region On Alert An emergency is declared after floods strike the Black Sea coast, leaving at least two dead and forcing hundreds to evacuate. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/2181169.stm

NEWS SPORT WEATHER WORLD SERVICE ... A-Z INDEX SEARCH You are in: Europe News Front Page Africa Americas ... Programmes SERVICES Daily E-mail News Ticker Mobile/PDAs Text Only ... Help LANGUAGES EDITIONS Change to UK Thursday, 8 August, 2002, 22:58 GMT 23:58 UK Russian flood region on alert The flood area is a popular holiday destination Authorities in the Russian Black Sea port of Novorossiysk have declared a state of emergency after torrential rain and floodwaters struck. At least two people are known to have died and six are missing but the Emergencies Ministry in Moscow has denied initial reports that scores of people were swept out to sea. Rescuers have been sent down from Moscow The head of the ministry's press service, Marina Rykhlina, confirmed the deaths but said no holidaymakers were hurt when a wall of water swept through camp sites. The authorities have evacuated 440 people from around the port, whose hinterland is a popular destination for Russian tourists. Roads have been destroyed in the region and all rail links into the city have been diverted inland to Krasnodar. Heavy rain had caused the mountain lake of Abrau Durso, just above Novorossiysk, to burst its banks, sending floodwater cascading down the slopes.

50. Bangkok Post : Prices Skyrocket As Floods Recede floods News. Find breaking news, commentary, and archival information about floods from the Los Angeles Times http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/local/203937/prices-skyrocket-as-floods-recede

Bangkok Post : Prices skyrocket as floods recede Home Help Lite Version Log in ... Singapore Hotels spac_writeAd( "/SITE=BANGKOKPOST/AREA=NEWS_ARTICLE/AAMSZ=120X90PIXELS/POSITION=TOP2/METHOD=JSCRIPT" ); spac_writeAd( "/SITE=BANGKOKPOST/AREA=NEWS_ARTICLE/AAMSZ=728X90PIXELS/POSITION=CENTER/METHOD=JSCRIPT" ); Local news Politics Security Crimes ... News BUYER BEWARE Prices skyrocket as floods recede The natural disaster is only one factor in the rising cost of fresh food Published: 30/10/2010 at 12:00 AM Newspaper section: News tweetmeme_url = 'http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/local/203937/prices-skyrocket-as-floods-recede'; tweetmeme_service = 'digg.com'; tweetmeme_source = "BPgeneralnews"; It could be just another normal day of grocery shopping for Thepwit Komolwanich as he browses through the fresh food stalls at a market in Bangkok's Chatuchak area. Business goes on as usual at Pak Khlong Talat vegetable market, even though the flood disaster has cut supplies by about 30%and caused further increases in vegetable prices. APICHART JINAKUL However, this time he will be going home with an unusually light shopping bag because his budget of 300 baht is buying less than it used to.

51. Flooding In Prague JS Kelly s translations of Czech media news reports on the Czech Republic floods. http://www.jskelly.com/pragueflood.html

Prague's flood of the century Press F4 or SHIFT+RELOAD for latest updates Quick note on updates I'm sorry I haven't updated in the last two days I will do so as soon as I catch up with some things I was neglecting during the worst of the crisis. After that will post updates probably only once a day (instead of several times a day, as I had been doing.) So stay tuned! And apologies for the delay in the latest news. -jsk Friday, August 16, 2330 Prague time August 15, 2:30 pm in California Source: Mlada fronta dnes (MFD) States of emergency are gradually being downgraded and/or called off in various parts of the country. The Vltava (Moldau) is down by four meters, compared with its level when the flood crested on Wednesday. Workers are beginning to dismantle the "aluminum Lego" walls which protected much of the Old Town from the worst of the flooding. More soldiers are being mobilised to help to deal with the aftermath of the flooding, and Prague Town Hall is calling for people to donate blood in the coming days. Minister of the Interior Stanislav Gross late Friday said that everyone who participated in emergency rescue and cleanup efforts will be rewarded next week with a Heptatitis A vaccination. Terezin; Photo from MFD archive

52. Floods Natural Disasters ClearlyExplained.Com What are floods? Basically a flood is a when the water level in an area rises where there was normally little or none before. http://clearlyexplained.com/nature/earth/disasters/floods.html

Welcome to.. Floods clearlyexplained.com Edited by Richard Conan-Davies BSc Dip Ed 2 May 2004 updated: 21 October 2010 A straight forward guide and over to floods from clearlyexplained.com A classic flash flood forming in a desert What Why News How ... Future What are floods? Basically a flood is a when the water level in an area rises where there was normally little or none before. Floods can be dramatic and quick or slow and creeping. Floods are natural phenomena common in many places around the world where either there is river nearby or the local weather can dump large amounts of rain. The word 'Flood' comes from Old English, Flod , or Pleu , of an Indo-European language root. There are many other uses of the word flood, which generally means a sudden increase in the amount of just about anything. Flood with light, flood the market with cheap goods and so on. Reference: Flood Other Natural Disasters from ClearlyExplained.Com

53. Down In The Flood | Environment | Guardian.co.uk A personal account from the floods in Germany. http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2002/aug/13/germany.weather

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54. ESA - Kids - Earth - Floods Flooding is the world’s most expensive type of natural disaster. The cost of global flood damage between 1991 and 1995 was put at €170 billion (euro). European floods in http://www.esa.int/esaKIDSen/SEMD0LXJD1E_Earth_0.html

Climate change Natural disasters Protecting nature Water world Floods Flooding is the world’s most expensive type of natural disaster. The cost of global flood damage between 1991 and 1995 was put at €170 billion (euro). European floods in 2002 caused more than €7 billion (euro) of damage. Floods can occur in coastal areas or close to rivers. When huge sheets of water cover low-lying areas, they can cause immense damage to property and threaten lives. European space technology is a key weapon in the fight against floods. The first line of defence is provided by the Meteosat weather satellites. These show developing storm systems and allow accurate forecasts of wind and rain. Ordinary cameras can show flooding in daylight, when skies are clear. But floods usually occur beneath a blanket of cloud. ESA’s Envisat and ERS spacecraft carry radar instruments that can see through the cloud, day or night. These provide accurate land use maps of the flooded areas, showing whether the water has covered fields, woodland or built-up areas. Radar data can even indicate how much water has soaked into the soil and whether the “sponge” is full. By using satellite data of past events, it is also possible to plan for future floods.

55. Floodsmart.gov: Your Premier Resource For Flood Insurance Information Information about floods, risk of financial loss due to flooding and flood insurance. Sponsored by the National Flood Insurance Program, a program of FEMA. http://www.floodsmart.gov/

Floodsmart.gov The official site of the National Flood Insurance Program Find out about the Preferred Risk Policy Eligibility Extension Search Go Skip navigation links Home Flooding and Flood Risk About The National Insurance Program ... Commercial Coverage Address: City: State/Territory: Zip code: AK AL AR AS AZ CA CO CT DC DE FL GA GU HI IA ID IL IN KS KY LA MA MD ME MI MN MO MP MS MT NC ND NE NH NJ NM NV NY OH OK OR PA PR RI SC SD TN TX UT VA VI VT WA WI WV WY Residential: Yes No Agent Locator File Your Claim Frequently Asked Questions Glossary ... Toolkits Email Updates skip navigation Cover your home with flood insurance Atlanta Flood Stories 2009 In the fall of 2009, heavy rains sat over the Atlanta area for days causing widespread flooding and damages. Hear the stories of those affected by the storms. See all stories Atlanta: Two looks at the same flood See their story Transcript Becky Bentley: Disaster with no way to rebuild See her story Transcript James Skelton: Picking up the pieces See his story Transcript The Taylors: We ran out of time See their story Transcript How will the new flood maps affect your flood risk? Flood risk changes from year to year. Enter your zip code to see if there have been any recent map changes in your area.

56. Questions And Answers About Floods: Basics Flood Basics What is flooding? Flooding is an overflowing of water onto land that is normally dry. It can happen during heavy rains, when ocean waves come onshore, when snow http://www.nssl.noaa.gov/primer/flood/fld_basics.html

57. Coping With Floods Extensive information on dealing with the before, during, and aftermath of floods, presented by North Dakota State University. http://www.ag.ndsu.nodak.edu/flood/

58. Thai Floods Kill 94, Wreak Widespread Havoc -  News On Xinmsn Contact your local Red Cross to Take a course Donate blood Volunteer Host a blood drive, and more http://news.xin.msn.com/en/regional/thailand/article.aspx?cp-documentid=4426956

59. FEMA: Flood U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency resources on the topic, including floodplain mapping and mitigation programs, advice on preparedness, reports on past floods, and legal information. http://www.fema.gov/hazard/flood/

Skip to content FEMA.gov FEMA Mobile Site Contact Us ... Frequently Asked Questions or Additional Languages Search Advanced Search Home Apply for Assistance FEMA Audiences ... About FEMA Social Media FEMA Mobile Email Updates Facebook Twitter ... Print Preview Flood Floods are one of the most common hazards in the United States. Flood effects can be local, impacting a neighborhood or community, or very large, affecting entire river basins and multiple states. However, all floods are not alike. Some floods develop slowly, sometimes over a period of days. But flash floods can develop quickly, sometimes in just a few minutes and without any visible signs of rain. Flash floods often have a dangerous wall of roaring water that carries rocks, mud, and other debris and can sweep away most things in its path. Overland flooding occurs outside a defined river or stream, such as when a levee is breached, but still can be destructive. Flooding can also occur when a dam breaks, producing effects similar to flash floods. Be aware of flood hazards no matter where you live, but especially if you live in a low-lying area, near water or downstream from a dam. Even very small streams, gullies, creeks, culverts, dry streambeds, or low-lying ground that appear harmless in dry weather can flood. Every state is at risk from this hazard. What is the flood risk where I live?

60. Floods What is a flood? A flood is when there is more water than the lakes, rivers, oceans, or ground can hold. Types of floods. Named for how often they usually http://library.thinkquest.org/5818/floods.html

Home Thunderstorms Tornadoes Glossary ... Weather Maps Floods What is a flood? A flood is when there is more water than the lakes, rivers, oceans, or ground can hold. Types of floods Named for how often they usually occur. 10 year flood 100 year flood 500 year flood Monsoons Causes of floods Effects of floods A lot of rain or melting snow Too much water for the ground to absorb Dirt that is frozen and can't absorb water Ice or other objects blocking the flow of a river Damage to property and homes People and animals can be killed Communities in flood zones must rebuilt Safety Tips for a Flood or Monsoon Stay away from flooded areas Keep off bridges and washed out roads Follow the instructions of the radio, TV or newspapers Prepare to evacuate if you live along the coastline, near a river or in low lying areas Be sure that cars are parked on higher ground, and other property is securely protected Don't go out to sea in a small boat How to control a flood Build dams and levees Make a drainage system Dredge or widen rivers Construct flood walls- walls that block floods Use flood gates- gates that let water pass down rivers in a controlled way U.S. Flood Records

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