This article shall be inoperative unless it shall have been ratified as an amendment to the Constitution by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several states within seven years from the date of its submission to the states by the Congress.
(Redirected from Flash Flood Warning) A flash flood warning (SAME code: FFW) is issued when a flash flood is imminent or occurring in the warned area. A flash flood is a sudden, violent flood after a heavy rain, or occasionally after a dam break. Rainfall intensity and duration, topography, soil conditions, and ground cover contribute to flash flooding.
During a Flood-If a flood is likely in your area, you should: 1  Listen to the radio or television for information. 2  Be aware that flash flooding can occur. 3  If there is any possibility of a flash flood, move immediately to higher ground.4  Do not wait for instructions to move. If there is any possibility of a flash flood, move immediately to higher ground. 2  Do not wait for instructions to move. 3  Be aware of streams, drainage channels, canyons, and other areas known to flood suddenly. 4  Flash floods can occur in these areas with or without such typical warnings as rain clouds or heavy rain.