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Title: FLASH FLOODS AND DOWNSTREAM FLOODS
Caption: (a) Flash flood. Flash floods generally cover relatively small areas and are caused by intense local storms, whereas downstream floods cover wide areas and are caused by regional storms or spring runoff. (Modified after U.S. Department of Agriculture drawing)
Keywords: streams, rivers, water, floods, flooding, floodplains