Our group was assigned flash floods in Staten Island, New York. A flash flood is a severe weather condition typically associated with heavy rains and thunder storms.A flash flood is distinguished from a regular flood when the time frame of water accumulation is less than 6 hours. Based on our research on the National Climatic Data Center website, flash floods are most likely to occur during the months of June and July. During the month of June, the probability of a flash flood occurring is 56% and in July, the probability is roughly 44%.
To learn more about flash floods in New York visit:
http://www.nyc.gov/html/oem/html/hazards/weather_flashflood.shtml
Michele Pisani
Alexandra Petruzzelli
Rose Galea
Mimoza Teplani
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