What Is Flash Flood Emergency?
The most serious flood alert, issued when a severe flash flood is threatening lives and major damage is happening or about to happen. In technical terms: An NWS flash flood warning with the highest impact tag, used in exceedingly rare situations when a severe threat to human life and catastrophic damage from flash flooding is imminent or ongoing, often supported by confirmed reports.
Flash Flood Emergency In Plain English
The most serious flood alert, issued when a severe flash flood is threatening lives and major damage is happening or about to happen.
The Technical Definition
An NWS flash flood warning with the highest impact tag, used in exceedingly rare situations when a severe threat to human life and catastrophic damage from flash flooding is imminent or ongoing, often supported by confirmed reports.
