How long does a flood usually last?
Flooding can last from 30 minutes to several hours – not too long, really. There’s a catch, though: Flooding can occur with little or no warning, and even short-lived floods can do damage. In fact, any flooding situation usually causes some damage. During past storms (most recently in 1994), many of these usually-calm waterways overflowed, flooding nearby businesses and homes. You may be lucky: Your property may be high enough that it was not flooded recently. But that doesn’t mean you should rest on your laurels, nosirreebob. If you are in a floodplain, the odds are that someday your property will be damaged. Do you have a flood zone map? Back to Top To find out if your property might be located within one of the flood zones, use our flood map or feel free to give us a call for more specific information at (805) 781-7201. How will I know if there is a flood danger during a storm? Back to Top “For the next 60 seconds, this station will conduct a test of the Emergency Broadcast System..
