CoNDITIoNS NECESSARY FoR FLooDING?

Question

Hello! I am doing a science paper on Natural Disasters, and I can't find an answer to the first question ANYWHERE!!

Question: What conditions are necessary for an area to experience flooding?

Thanks so much, can't wait to give out that best answer!

AK

Answer 1

Flooding occurs when the ground is already saturated and you get a lot more rain.    Flash flooding occurs when sudden downbursts of heavy rain overwhelm drainage ditches and retention ponds.

Answer 2

Lots of water

Answer 3

lots of water, not so much time. but since it's a research paper you might want to look it up on wikipedia or the national weather service website (weather.gov) so that you can site it