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Each year floods affect millions of people, causing billions of dollars in damage. Floods are the number one weather disaster each year in terms of economic losses. The range of damages after a flood can vary from minor seepage in a basement to major damages such as total loss of a house. Properly preparing for a flood is important. Steer clear of these 5 worst things that you can do during a flood to keep yourself safe and damages at a minimum. 1. Ignoring Flood Stage Warnings. Every river is different and each has its own unique flood stage. Every time a warning is posted, you need to be prepared. Many people assume they are not in a location to be affected by a flood, but that's usually not the case. Once a river reaches flood stage, the results can be disastrous. 2. Not Having a Weather Safety Kit. Even just a small storm can cause a loss of power for days. Not having power, especially in the winter months, can be very dangerous. Always have a weather emergency kit...

Spring is here and storms are rolling in all across the country. This is the rainy season and even the slightest amount of rainfall can lead to flash flooding. One of the main causes of flash flooding would be a thunderstorm. A thunderstorm is considered "severe" when it contains one or more of the following: hail one inch or greater, wind gusting in excess of 50 knots (57.5 mph) or a tornado. However, a storm doesn't have to be considered "severe" to cause flooding. The best flood preparation is knowledge. Check out these thunderstorm basics and how Big Bags USA® can help! Thunderstorm Basics  There are an estimated 16 million thunderstorms each year worldwide. At any given moment, there are roughly 2,000 thunderstorms in progress. In the U.S. alone, there are about 100,000 thunderstorms each year. Thunderstorms are most likely to occur in the spring and summer months during the afternoon or evening; however, they can occur at any time, all year-round. ...

Spring has sprung and now is the time to get prepared for some of America's wildest weather! The spring season brings 3 months of tornadoes, floods, thunderstorm winds, hail, lightning, heat, wildfires, rip currents and tsunamis. Spring is a time for transition, when late-season snow storms can impact the East Coast and the Northern Plains, thunderstorms rip across the South and Midwest, and rivers overflow their banks and heat waves begin in the Southwest. However, there's one hazard that can strike anytime: a tsunami. Don't let the spring season take you by surprise. Here are a few simple steps from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to get ready for spring: 1. Know Your Risk  Here’s what you need to know about tornadoes, floods, thunderstorm winds, hail, lightning, heat, wildfires, rip currents and tsunamis: Since 2003, 43 states within the continental United States have come under a tornado watch; 49 states have come under severe thunderstorm ...

Whether you live on the coast or in the Midwest, all areas are susceptible to flooding. There are several different types of floods that affect each of these different areas. With the increase in rain we've seen with the start of spring, BIG BAGS USA® wants to make sure you are prepared for any type of flooding that may occur in your area. Take a look at these 5 different types of floods below. 1. River Flood A river flood occurs when water levels rise over the top of a river bank. This could be due to: excessive rain from tropical systems making landfall; persistent thunderstorms over the same area for extended periods of time;  combined rainfall and snowmelt;  or an ice jam.  2. Coastal Flood  A coastal flood, or the inundation of land areas along the coast, is caused by a higher than average high tide and worsened by heavy rainfall and onshore winds. For example, wind blowing landward from the ocean. Places like Charleston, South Carolina, and S...