It was often used as means of spread the impact of flooding in villages that suffered from flood hazards.

The human ecology of coastal flood hazard in megalopolis.

Experts say some older projects, built when flood baselines were less accurate than today's data, may not accurately reflect true flood hazards.

"They've gone to a much more broad definition of what it means to reduce flood hazards."

Floodplain dwellers' perception of the flood hazard in Tucson, Arizona.

In 1906, flooding changed the course of the White River, which reduced the flood hazard by half.

This allows the government, business owners, and homeowners to identify risk areas, reduce damages and increase awareness of flood hazards.

The Hanson Dam's strength is unpredictable and the possibility of flood hazard has been announced.

Authorizes projects to reduce flood hazards and restore the natural functions and values of rivers throughout the United States.

Familiarize yourself with these terms to help identify a flood hazard: