Earth Sciences: Natural Disasters and Hazards: Floods

Information about flooding, floodplains, and flood protection. Also links to other web resources related to floods, flooding, and floodplain management.

Extensive information on dealing with the before, during, and aftermath of floods, presented by North Dakota State University.

Takes a look at the history of floods, the midwestern flood of 1993, and the benefits of floods.

U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency resources on the topic, including floodplain mapping and mitigation programs, advice on preparedness, reports on past floods, and legal information.

Describes the flood protection project in Poland following the 1997 floods.

Information on preparing for floods and how to cope afterwards.