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Heavy Rainfall Across the Southwest, Mid-Atlantic and Florida; Fire Weather Concerns in the Northwest and Alaska

Heavy to excessive rainfall may bring flooding to parts of Arizona, New Mexico, Florida, North Carolina, and Virginia today. Recently burned areas will be particularly vulnerable to flash flooding. Gusty winds and low humidity will bring elevated to critical fire weather conditions to parts of the Northwest U.S. and central Alaska today. Read More >

Flood Safety Awareness Week
Main Page Flood Safety & Awareness Turn Around Don't Drown
Flood Hazards NWS Services Partner Resources
 

The National Weather Service has declared March 16th through 22nd as Flood Safety Awareness Week. A different educational topic will be featured each day during the week. Flooding is a coast-to-coast threat to the United States and its territories in all months of the year. National Flood Safety Awareness Week is intended to highlight some of the many ways floods can occur, the hazards associated with floods, and what you can do to save life and property.

 
2013 U.S. Flood Fatalities by Activities of Victims   2013 U.S. Flood Fatalities by Ages of Victims
     
2013 U.S. Flood Fatalities by Gender of Victims   2013 U.S. Flood Fatalities By Month
 
Schedule of Flood Safety Awareness Week Topics
Monday Flood Safety and Awareness
Tuesday Turn Around...Don't Drown
Wednesday Flood Hazards
Thursday NWS Services
Friday Resources from our Partners
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