Types of Flooding
9/27/2021 (Permalink)
Flooding can occur at any time of the year, especially around the coastal region of Texas. However, did you know that there are different types of floods? There are several kinds of floods, and SERVPRO of Northeast San Antonio feels it is important to educate our customers, so they can make informed decisions on how to handle the situation.
Flash floods- most dangerous kind of flood, combining nearly
River flood – Occurs when a river overflows its banks. A common cause for this is tropical systems (hurricanes, tropical storms, etc.) or an abundance amount of rain.
Coastal flooding – this is the result of strong onshore winds pushing on water from the ocean or bay. These can be classified as storm surges and may greatly affect homes along the coast.
Urban flooding – floods are due to the lack of drainage in an urban area.
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