Winter Flood Risks
Flood risk doesn’t dry up in the winter, and solid water isn’t the only thing to worry about when it gets cold. From the Pacific Northwest to the Great Lakes to the Northeast, the threat of serious flooding persists through the cold months in the form of snowmelt, ice jams, and winter storms.
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Winter Flood Risk Fact Sheet
Check out this short winter flood fact flyer. It’s important for property owners to understand that their flood risk doesn’t end when winter begins. Talk to your clients about a flood insurance policy today and keep in mind that it generally takes 30 days for a new policy to take effect. The time to buy is now!
Ice Jams Video
Ice jams are defined as an accumulation of ice in a river or other body of water that when obstructing the natural flow of the water, increases the water surface elevation which may cause rapid flooding once the jam has been formed. Learn more, check out our short Ice Jam video, today!
Snowmelt & Flooding Video
Weather.gov explains, “a flood is considered a snowmelt flood when melting snow is a major source of the water involved. Unlike rainfall, which reaches the soil almost immediately, snow stores the water for some time until it melts, delaying the arrival of water at the soil for days, weeks, or even months.” Learn more about snowmelt, check out FEMA’s short video!
Last Updated 10.25.21