13 Flooding Facts to Be Aware Of
Aside from wildfires, floods are the most widespread natural disaster. No matter where you live, it's important to know the dangers of flooding. In today's blog, we offer 13 facts about flooding you should know. The best way to be prepared is through knowledge, and Big Bags USA® is here to help you be prepared for flooding.
1. Floods or flash floods can, and have, occurred in all 50 states. They even occur in the desert.
2. About 90% of all U.S. natural disasters declared by the President involve some sort of flooding.
3. On average, more deaths occur due to flooding each year than from any other severe weather related hazard.
4. Just 6 inches of rapidly moving floodwater has the strength to knock a person down.
5. A car can easily be carried away by just two feet of floodwater.
6. Nearly half of all flood fatalities occur in vehicles. Most of these happen when drivers make the fatal mistake of trying to navigate through flood waters.
7. An area's risk of flood can change over time, due to new construction, changes in levee classification or other environmental factors.
8. Flash floods can bring walls of water from 10 to 15 feet high.
9. Flooding can be caused by more than just heavy rains; it can also be the result of hurricanes, tsunamis, rivers overflowing, a dam or levee breaking, winter storms, snow melt runoffs, spring thawing and mudflows.
10. Just a few inches of floodwater can cause tens of thousands of dollars in damage.
11. Flood damage is almost never covered by homeowners insurance, so having a flood insurance policy is very important, especially if you live in a high-risk area.
12. Those living outside of the mapped "high-risk" flood areas file nearly 25% of all flood insurance claims and receive nearly 1/3 of Federal disaster assistance for flooding.
13. From 2006 to 2015, total flood insurance claims averaged $1.9 billion per year.
Big Bags USA® flood barriers are here to help with all your flood mitigation needs. Protect your families, your homes, your businesses and your communities with the help of our innovate flood barrier systems. Our systems provide lightening fast protection at a fraction of the costs normally associated with rapid deployed systems. For more information on our water control products and how we can help you be prepared for flooding, give us a call at 800-337-0537.
Flooding Facts
1. Floods or flash floods can, and have, occurred in all 50 states. They even occur in the desert.
2. About 90% of all U.S. natural disasters declared by the President involve some sort of flooding.
3. On average, more deaths occur due to flooding each year than from any other severe weather related hazard.
4. Just 6 inches of rapidly moving floodwater has the strength to knock a person down.
5. A car can easily be carried away by just two feet of floodwater.
6. Nearly half of all flood fatalities occur in vehicles. Most of these happen when drivers make the fatal mistake of trying to navigate through flood waters.
7. An area's risk of flood can change over time, due to new construction, changes in levee classification or other environmental factors.
8. Flash floods can bring walls of water from 10 to 15 feet high.
10. Just a few inches of floodwater can cause tens of thousands of dollars in damage.
11. Flood damage is almost never covered by homeowners insurance, so having a flood insurance policy is very important, especially if you live in a high-risk area.
12. Those living outside of the mapped "high-risk" flood areas file nearly 25% of all flood insurance claims and receive nearly 1/3 of Federal disaster assistance for flooding.
13. From 2006 to 2015, total flood insurance claims averaged $1.9 billion per year.
Flood Protection from Big Bags USA®
Big Bags USA® flood barriers are here to help with all your flood mitigation needs. Protect your families, your homes, your businesses and your communities with the help of our innovate flood barrier systems. Our systems provide lightening fast protection at a fraction of the costs normally associated with rapid deployed systems. For more information on our water control products and how we can help you be prepared for flooding, give us a call at 800-337-0537.
If you have an immediate need for our systems, or have any questions for us, please Call us Toll Free at 1-800-337-0537 or visit www.BigBagsUSA.com.
If you have an immediate need for our systems, or have any questions for us, please Call us Toll Free at 1-800-337-0537 or visit www.BigBagsUSA.com.
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