Essay On Flood

Essay on Flooding
floods
Thousands of years ago before people built towns and planted crops, rivers cut deep canyons and
molded the continents. Often these rivers overflowed their banks and flooded the surrounding
areas, depositing mineral rich silt and soil in the surrounding plains and valleys. Because of the way
floods enrich soil some of the first cities were built along rivers. The most important ones grew
along the Indus River in Pakistan; the Nile in Egypt; the Yellow River in China; and the Tigris and
Euphrates in the Middle East. These rivers floodplains are called the "cradles of civilization".
(Michael Burgan &Robin Doak) Even though floods happen everywhere, there are only four types
of floods. River floods occur along rivers and usually...show more content...
These earthquakes cause tsunamis, which are huge waves. Tsunamis travel long distances across the
ocean before reaching land where they flood the coasts, drown people, and smash buildings. (Dennis
Fradin) Volcano eruptions can also cause tsunamis like in 1883 when Krakatoa erupted killing
37,000 people making it the worst tsunami in history. China is the largest and most populated
country on the earth. It is also where the worst flood in history occurred. In 1887 the Yellow River
toped its seventy–foot–tall levees and flooded eleven cities and hundreds of surrounding villages.
This flood became the deadliest flood ever by killing at least 900,000 people. Thousands of
square miles of farmland was covered in water that sometimes stood twenty feet deep over farm
houses. It took two years for this much water to recede. With crops washed away there was little
to eat; it is not known how many starved to death. In 1889 Johnstown Pennsylvania flooded.
Fourteen miles away from Johnstown the Little Conemaugh River had been dammed to form
Lake Conemaugh. The dam was owned by a country club and was known to be in poor condition.
The members sailed and fished on the lake but did little to repair the dam. May 30, 1889 was
Memorial Day and it rained hard. The river and lake rose quickly and the next day the water topped
the dam and spilled over
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Literature Review On Floods
Introduction/ Literature Review Floods can be a huge threat anywhere in the United States that
experiences large volumes of precipitation, ocean waves coming on shore, when snow melts at a
fast rate, or when dams or levees break (U.S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic &
Atmospheric Administration, and Office of Oceanic & Atmosphere Research). In the United States,
floods kill about 140 people a year (National Geographic Partner, 2017) "The catastrophic flooding
in Houston from Hurricane Harvey is the latest reminder that floods kill more people in the United
States than any other type of natural disaster and are the most common natural disaster worldwide
(Lam, 2017)."
There are several types of floods: coastal, river and surface flood. A coastal flood happens when a
storm such as a hurricane, tropical storm or just a severe storm is produced on the coast of a
large body of open water. Ultimately leading to water on land, "loss of life and property (Intermap
Technologies, 2014)." Coastal floods are categorized as minor, moderate and major. The second
flood is a surface flood, which is for example when there is heavy precipitation and the drainage
system is overwhelmed by excess water. This causes the streets to flood. You do not have to
necessarily be by a body of water for there to be a flood. The most common flood is a riverine flood,
where there is an inland flood. This flood occurs when there is a heavy rainfall, or rapid snow melt
during an extended period that

Essay on Flash Flood
FLASH FLOOD
By aeoncraft
Now I know what a flash flood is like.
I "spoke" too soon at my last status update. Shortly after that, I got cut off from facebook because
of a power outage. Barely an hour later, brown muddy water started creeping across the floor from
under the closed door. I pulled down the main switches even if the power was out and ran to the
back to get the piece of plywood which, according to my cousin's instructions (this is his house), I
was supposed to place against the door outside to keep the water from coming in, while calling to
my son to wake up. My cousin's family had been staying elsewhere for more than a week and it was
just my son and I who were here. On my way back to the front door the water was past...show more
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We found out later that some of the male neighbors had smashed a hole through the concrete fence
which dead–ends the street. The water could have gone higher. With that hole and the collapsed
back wall, we were saved.
I was starting to get bluesy over everything we had lost, when news filtered in about harder hit
areas here in Dumaguete and Negros Oriental, in Cagayan de Oro and Iligan; of houses being
washed away, of 30 foot rampaging flood waters, and a huge number of deaths. How could I moan
over things after that? I ended up praying for those harder–hit by typhoon Sendong and thanking
God that we are still here.
Even as we continue to clean–up, news of two more possible typhoons keep us sleeping very lightly.
But staying up is much easier now because the computer got fixed this early evening and we're back
on the net.
Hello

Flood Insurance: A Case Study
Devin, I agree that depending on the amount of damage to personal property and cars the demand
for flood insurance will increase. Flood insurance is not covered under the normal homeowner's
insurance so consumers have to pay extra for a different policy. Consumers with a higher income
are more willing to purchase flood insurance to recover their belongings from a disaster than
consumers with lower incomes (Ren & Wang, 2016). The price for insurance continues to rise and
many consumers don't purchase extra insurance unless there is a need. The law of demand states
that quantity demanded goes up when the price falls (Thomas & Maurice, 2010). However, there are
factors that impact demand that is not price. The demand for flood insurance will

Persuasive Essay On Flash Flood
RestorationEze Launches a Flash Flood Preparation Campaign
Every person is at risk of being caught in a flash flood and preparation is key to weathering this
natural disaster with minimal damage, RestorationEze.com reports
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
(Carbondale, CO) Flash floods can occur at any time and may bring a wall of up to 20 feet of water.
Roads may be covered by water and yet appear to be safe. However, a car can be swept away in as
little as one foot of water and the roadway may be eroded as a result of the flash flood. Individuals
need to be prepared at all times for flash floods to ensure they and their property remain safe.
RestorationEze (RestorationEze.com) is launching a flash flood preparation campaign to help
individuals take the...show more content...
People need to be aware when heavy rains are forecast, especially when they occur in conjunction
with a thaw or runoff. This can lead to flash flood developing with little warning, which is why it is
essential individuals be prepared at all times," Matt Buchanan, spokesperson for RestorationEze,
explains.
To prepare, a person should have first–aid supplies on hand and food and water for a minimum of
three days for all family members. Medications should never be completely used before being
replaced, as people may not be able to get around following a disaster of this type. Walking through
flood waters should be avoided, as six inches of water can easily sweep a person away. Be sure to
have supplies on hand for pets also and stock up on batteries and portable chargers for electronic
devices.
"People often assume that once the water has receded they are safe. Sadly, individuals may not
realize the dangers that remain following the flood. Roadways are a good example of this, as
water may weaken the structure that supports the road or erode dirt under the roadway. When the
weight of a car reaches a damaged spot, the roadway may crumble. For this reason, people need to
take care following the flood until authorities have declared an area safe," Buchanan

It was a time when men lost faith in the Lord, they weren't aware of how to act or how to worship.
Angels in heaven were unfaithful to their God and fell from heaven to make merry with the
daughters of men. The Earth was in shambles. The offspring of angels and women were roaming
around and destroying the land that God had made. He had to make a decision, and that decision
was to end all life on the Earth, and rebuild it. Yet, there was one man, Noah who had unwavering
faith in his God. God decided to let Noah be the one to rebuild the Earth. This is the story of Noah
according to Genesis, chapters 6 through 9 in the King James Bible. Noah heard the voice of God
and was told that the Earth is in turmoil. God told him that he...show more content...
This told Noah that the waters had abated from the Earth. Deciding to stay in the ark for another
seven days, he then sent the dove again which never came back. Hearing the voice of God tell
him to leave the ark, Noah set out to rebuild the world. Noah built and altar to God and took one
of every clean animal and offered burnt offerings upon the altar. God blessed Noah and his sons
and sent them to multiply and replenish the earth. He then sent a rainbow in the clouds to mark
the covenant between him and the earth. With this token, he let the people of the earth remember
that when the dark clouds appear, he will not allow them to flood the earth and destroy all life
again. After the Great Flood, Noah became the first tiller of soil. He is depicted as a husbandman
who planted a vineyard and drank of the wine. While drunk, Noah's son Ham saw him naked and
told his brothers. Therefore, Noah cursed Ham's son, Canaan, giving his land to Shem. Noah died
350 years after the Flood, at the age of 950. He was the last of the immensely long–lived
antediluvian Patriarchs. After him, the maximum human lifespan diminishes to 120 years.In the
Jewish faith, Noah is not considered to be righteous like Abraham, for he did not pray to God on
behalf of those about to be destroyed. In fact, Noah is never heard, he only listens to God and acts
on his orders. After the Flood, he was given a set of laws for him and his descendants to

Cause Of Flooding And Its Impacts On Society
1.0 Introduction Climate change or variability is a naturally occurring phenomena that has been
escalated by humans. With the transition from hand production to the use of machines during the
Industrial Revolution, the burning of fossil fuels, such as oil, coal, and natural gas, used to power
the machines has increased exponentially. Advances in technology has led to more fossil fuels
having to be burned to sustain energy production. The issue with burning fossil fuels is that the
byproduct is a release of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere which traps solar radiation and warms
the Earth, called the greenhouse effect. The impacts of climate change include but are not limited to
sea level rise, hurricanes, tornadoes, ice storms, heat waves, droughts, and flooding. In this paper the
focus will be on flooding and its impacts on society including the economy, and ecology, as well as
potential solutions.
2.0 Causes of Flooding
Flooding is a very common natural disaster and has contributed to approximately 39% of
worldwide natural disasters, as well as an estimated $397.3 billion worth of damage between 2000
and 2014. [1] Flooding can be caused by short–duration intense rainfall, excessive precipitation, rapid
or heavy snowmelt, hurricanes, tropical cyclones, embankment failure, or sea level rise. The effects
of climate change have led to increases in extreme weather events including more frequent
concentrated precipitation, increasing temperatures which causes sea level rise,

Before The Flood
Before the Flood Film Analysis Fisher Stevens exposes the catastrophic effects of climate change
and the imperative need to take action to halt its rapid progression through the 2016 documentary
Before the Flood. In the film, the narrator, Leonardo DiCaprio, travels around the world to unveil the
devastating global impact of rising temperatures, interviewing experts, advocates, and notable figures
along the way. DiCaprio demonstrates the significance of climate change on a global scale through
the varying perspectives and individual impact in both developed and developing countries. Included
in these views are the culprits of the problem, such as leading oil corporations, that deny the
existence of climate change to protect the integrity...show more content...
During this interview, Obama expresses great concern with the global issue and argues that the
science behind it is "indisputable." Obama explains that even if the sentimental loss created by the
destruction of our earth isn't enough for people to acknowledge importance of this issue, they must
express concern with the national security implications and the survival of our current world order
threatened by climate change. Throughout the interview, Obama emphasizes our need to take action
now. Because the president of the United States is a highly respected and influential figure, this scene
establishes substantial credibility or ethos in the film. Not only is Barrack Obama highly regarded
because of his presidential position, but he has recently expressed concern in the issue of climate
change with his involvement in the Paris Agreement, a plan designed to mitigate greenhouse gas
emissions and deter global warming. The audience is likely to trust the opinion of someone who
proves he is well–informed and involved in the issue. Barrack Obama's appearance and support in
the film serves Stevens purpose because it encourages the audience to more willingly trust the
information in the documentary and acknowledge the significance of climate change. It is extremely
difficult to disregard the issue of climate change when the president of the United States is arguing
that its existence is "indisputable" and demands that citizens take action

Reflection Of The Flood
When thinking about the flood itself, I must first ask why a flood was needed. I realize there was
a need for cleansing and transformation of man and the things on earth, though I wonder why man
was created and put upon the earth. There is a heaven, or upper world inhabited by a creator god or
gods, who creates man and sets his feet upon the earth. These men, as we read in the myths, do not
act in accordance to what the gods had expected, so in order to make thing new again, they must be
destroyed. I believe many people assume these gods of the upper world to be perfect, so why create
the imperfect man? The created is supposed to be the reflection of the creator, and if this is so then
we know the gods weren't perfect. Our perception of perfection is to be flawless, without guilt,
which obviously the mythological gods were not.
If these gods were omniscient and knew man would fall, then there would have been no need...show
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Water is used as the creator, though it is also the destroyer which comes to cleanse the world and
humanity of all that is contrary to the will of the gods. While being the destroyer, once again, it
also aids in creation, the creation of renewal and rebirth. By the washing away of the old, the new
seeds of humanity can then be planted, and the world is transformed once again into something
new. The water can do more than literally wash away everything on the earth. The washing away
can also be a symbol of the washing away or cleansing of man's mind or his conscious. Man is
created, and he develops his own way of thinking, his own way of doing things, his own thoughts,
all of which may be detrimental to society and the gods. Man is not only the victim of the flood, but
also the instigator, so through his own actions or inactions, his refusal to worship and give thanks to
the gods, his sinful thoughts and deeds, he has initiated his own

Essay on Floods
Natural Disasters: An examination of the causes, effects, and options available to mitigate natural
disasters, such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, landslides, subsidence, flooding, severe weather,
and meteorite impacts. Natural Disaster Information: 1. Natural Disasters in General 2. Earthquakes
3. Volcanic Eruptions 4. Tsunami 5. Landslides 6. Floods 7. Weather Related Disasters 8. Meteorite
Impacts NATURAL DISASTERS IN GENERAL: Natural disasters This being my senior project I
wanted to look at a topic that I found interesting. Even though I find most topics in the fields
interesting, none catch my attention better than natural disasters. I have always found disasters
intriguing and have wanted to know more...show more content...
The most commonly referenced of Natural Disasters are Tornadoes. A Tornado is a violent,
dangerous, rotating column of air that is in contact with both the surface of the earth and a
cumulonimbus cloud or, in rare cases, the base of a cumulus cloud. Tornadoes come in many
shapes and sizes, but are typically in the form of a visible condensation funnel, whose narrow end
touches the earth and is often encircled by a cloud of debris and dust. Most tornadoes have wind
speeds less than 110 miles per hour, are approximately 250 feet across, and travel a few miles
before dissipating. The most extreme can attain wind speeds of more than 300 mph, stretch more
than two miles across, and stay on the ground for dozens of miles. Some of the most violent
tornadoes develop from super cell thunderstorms. A super cell thunderstorm is a long–lived
thunderstorm possessing within its structure a continuously rotating updraft of air. These storms
have the greatest tendency to produce tornadoes, some of the huge wedge shape. The super cell
thunderstorm has a

Flood Essay
Management before the floods in Malaysia is based on the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP ) as
determined by the NSC to agencies like Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID), Public Works
Departments (JKR), Department of Meteorology and Local Authorities (PBT) includes two steps,
namely, structured and unstructured. Structural measures adopted in Malaysia are like dams and
dykes to control flood flows and non–structural measures are such as land use planning and flood
forecasting and warning systems to mitigate the effects of floods (Chan, 2012; Khalid, & Shafiai,
2015). Structural measures implemented to reduce the danger of flooding so as not to pose a
greater hazard to people in the flood plain. Agencies involved in the success of...show more content...
In addition, the short message system (SMS) is also provided to warn employees of related
government agencies such as the Police, the Army, the Malaysian Meteorological Department
(JMM), Civil Defense Department, the Department, and National Security Division (BKN) in the
Prime Minister and other agencies involved (Jabatan Pengairan dan Saliran, 2013). The
Meteorological Department has also provided a weather forecast web site to facilitate public access
to current weather conditions. In 2001, Malaysia has introduced 'Manual Saliran Mesra Alam'
(MSMA) to be used as a tool in integrated flood management (Chan, 2012; Musa, Chan, Ku
Mahamud, Karim, & Zaini, 2013). In contrast, an example of which is seen nonstructural methods
are effective flood forecasting and warning system (Jabatan Pengairan dan Saliran, 2013). The
methods used for the management of flood disclosed before it has been shown that Malaysia has
certainly had an initiative to reduce the impact of floods on human health and life at risk areas.
Management of flood victims during and after the flooding situation in Malaysia also is based on
Directive No. 20. According to MKN (2012), during the current disaster management involves a
number of rescue agencies on the scene as the Special Search and Rescue Team Malaysia
(SMART), the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM),

Floods: Causes and Consequences
Introduction
Within the conceptual framework of this research, I would like to elaborate on causes and
consequences of floods. There are always floods somewhere in the world. They threat big
communities with millions of people, their lives and properties. Big floods always draw
international attention. In order to support my discussion about floods with concrete examples, I
will talk about causes and consequences of flood using Mississippi River basin.
The flood plain
A river's flood plain is central to any discussion of floods. A broad, nearly flat landform consisting
of stream–deposited sediment, the flood plain is inundated by flows in excess of channel capacity
(that is, a flood). The flood plain is higher along the edge of the...show more content...
However, continued flooding, especially in the lower Mississippi Valley (which was spared from
1993's floods), led to continued pressure for a much greater federal role in flood control which
culminated in the Flood Control Act of 1917. This legislation authorized $45 million to be spent on
flood control, primarily levees. Flood control was now on equal footing with navigation, although
there was no basin–wide comprehensive planning. (Wegner 1993)
Preventing floods
"After 1917 an extensive system of levees, built to federal standards, increasingly prevented the
Mississippi from overflowing its banks onto its flood plain." (Ward 1978) Finally, the Mississippi's
flood problems seemed to be solved. Or were they? In 1927 a catastrophic flood on the lower
Mississippi resulted in a massive failure of the levee system and the flooding of 20,000 square
miles, the first time levees built to the Mississippi River Commission's standards had failed.
Obviously, levees were not the final solution to Mississippi River floods.
The federal government responded with the Flood Control Act of 1928 which provided for the
federal government to pay the entire cost of additional flood control measures. The Act authorized
expenditure of $325 million, an enormous amount when compared to what was spent prior to 1927.
Subsequent flood control acts in 1936 and 1938 led to an even greater federal role, not only in the
Mississippi Valley but elsewhere. The federal government has

The Queensland Floods
The Queensland floods were a devastating natural disaster which occurred mainly in Brisbane and
surrounding areas from 2010 around mid december to early 2011 in January. The Queensland
floods lasted for around 1 month and created a lot of damage leaving many people with nothing
including no home and nowhere to go. Many areas were affected but the main areas were those
around the banks of the Burnett River as well as the Fitzroy river. Unfortunately as time moved on
the flood spread to many neighbouring cities affecting hundreds of thousands of people. A flood is
"an overflow of a large amount of water beyond its normal limits, especially over what is normally
dry land", therefore being classified as hydrochloric process being part of the branch...show more
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This disaster struck mid/late December around the 20th and lasted until around the same time in
January. Within this month a lot of lives had been changed and still changed for a long time after
the disaster hit. Some of the social impacts include 35 people's lives being lost as well as over
200 000 people being affected by the floods by both injury and loss/damage to homes. It was also
a massive stress on many of the people involved as it was uncertain whether your house was
protected or not as well as the lives of their families. In terms of economic impacts all damages
made came to around 2.38 billion AUD. This is a drastic number and shows just how violent and
damaging a flood can be as well as the amount that would have been damaged to create this
massive price tag. Some of the economic impacts includes many people losing their homes and
being put in a tough financial state especially if their insurance does not cover the costs or even if
they have no insurance at all. Other impacts also include businesses being put under financial
pressure if buildings are destroyed as well as insurance loss on top of that. Lastly the
environmental impacts which would be one of the largest impacts affected as many habitats were
destroyed as well as many animals lost. It also damaged many ecosystems as well as waterways
which had a large impact on the soil making it erode

Flooding And Climate Change
Introduction
Flooding is an extreme climatic event that generates devastation and economic losses all around the
world. The extreme climatic events are increasing more severe and frequent due to the climate
change. The climate change is a global scale, the mean annual surface temperature has increased
over the past century by 0.6В°C (IPCC, 2007).Climate models and theoretical arguments further
indicate that extreme precipitation events will continue to increase with rises in greenhouse gas
(GHG) concentrations (Min et al., 2011). Climate change will have significant impacts on
precipitation patterns, overall increase in annual average temperature, increase precipitation of
frequency, magnitude, precipitation amounts, severe events and flooding risk. The frequency,
magnitude and severity of flooding are also increasing in many parts of the world associated with
climate change, population pressure and urbanization (Hirabayashi et al., 2013., Jongman et al.,
2014). These increases in the frequency and severity of extreme precipitation, impact of climate
change associated damages and losses from flooding, is also likely to increase in the 21st century
and beyond (Allamano et al., 2009; Pallet al., 2011).
Climate change, result the global population at flooding risk expected to rise with temperature
(Hirabayashi and Kanae, 2009). Risk is a chance of loss property, damage economic activity due
to a particular extreme event for a given area and period. Analyzed that risk is a statistical concept
and probability refer to a negative event or condition which affect people, infrastructure and the
environment (Smith and Petley, 2009). Flooding risk is made up of the probability of flooding
hazard the extreme events loses and damage, the exposure to that hazard, and vulnerability. Hazards
indicate the probability and extent of flooding and vulnerabilities describe the potential adverse
effects caused by exposure of susceptible areas to flooding (European Commission, 2007;
FLOODsite, 2009). The exposure to that hazard number of population and accumulation of assets
are at flooding risk, the population development and accumulation of assets the effects of climate
change can lead to an increase in flood risks

Flood Forecasting Essay
As a non–structural measure, flood forecasting (such as discharge, water level, or flow volume) is a
crucial part of flow regulation and water resources management. Worldwide, flood disasters account
for about one–third of all natural disasters in terms of number and economic losses (Berz 2000). As
stated by Dutta and Herath (2004), out of the total number of flood events in the world during the
past 30 years, 40% occurred in Asia and Southeast Asia countries stand for the second worst region
in Asia. ASEAN Disaster Risk Management Initiative (2010) reported that a catastrophic 200–year
flood (0.5 percent annual probability of exceedance) would have a major impact on the economies of
the Southeast Asian countries, including Myanmar, which...show more content...
As real time flood forecasting systems of Myanmar still provide river stage forecasts for 1–day lead
time, provision of more lead times is an interest of this study. Myanmar is one of the tropical
countries characterized by the monsoon climate and river flooding is a recurrent natural
phenomenon, particularly during monsoon (Sanyal and Lu 2004). Severe floods have occurred
in major rivers in Myanmar during the last decades and there seems to be a trend of frequent
hydrological extreme events, leading to a high risk of flood hazards. When implementing a flood
forecasting system in a developing country, special attention should be paid to the sustainability of
its operation (Shamseldin 2010) and availability of hydrometric data which are commonly
monitored in the region. While conceptual or physically based models are vital for the
understanding of hydrological processes, there are practical situations where the main focus is to
provide accurate predictions at specific locations, especially for the river basins where catchment
properties are not fully monitored. Sometimes, a model is valued for its simplicity and robustness
in solving the local problems. In the Myanmar context, such a strong predictive model would
benefit to the key flood management actions. In recent years, a great deal of work has been done in
applying data driven models like multiple regressions and neural networks for water resources
research.

Essay On Flood In Maryland
The first hazard that residents of Maryland are exposed to during a hurricane are floods. Floods
can become very dangerous in a coastal community that is already close to sea level. With a flood
becomes floodwater. Floodwater can seriously disrupt the personal transportation by cutting off
the roads in any area. With flooding, becomes standing water or wet materials within a structure.
Standing water or wet materials cause bacteria, mold, and viruses that can cause disease, which
can trigger allergic reactions, and continue to damage materials long after a flood has occurred.
Severe floods not only ruin homes or local businesses and destroy personal property, but the water
left behind can cause further damage to property and its contents. The environment and wildlife are
also at risk with floods, when damage occurs to homes or businesses, it can also cause the
accidental release of toxic materials like paints, pesticides, or gasoline. When flooding occurs and
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Storm surge is an abnormal rise of water generated from a hurricane, over and above the predicted
tide. Most storm surges are caused from the strong winds of a hurricane or tropical storm. Storm
surges cause an abundant amount of flooding with no means of lowering until the winds and
tides are back to normal. A hurricane can produce destructive storm surge, which is water that is
pushed toward the shore by the force of the winds swirling around the storm. This advancing
surge combines with the normal tides to create the hurricane storm tide, which can increase the
mean water level 15 feet or more. According to the Eastern Shore Regional GIS Cooperative
(ESRGC), "Maryland has been subject to its share of major flooding events from the first recorded
flood on May 11, 1860 in Baltimore City along Jones Falls to the devastating floods caused by the
tidal surge of Hurricane Isabel in mid–September 2003." (Joyce &

Descriptive Essay About The Great Flood
The Great Flood Standing outside, clinging onto my balcony rail, watching the rain pour down
from the dark, gloomy sky, I wondered would it ever end. Each drop of rain continuously hitting
the concrete of the parking lot, had formed into a lake. It got depressing, watching the news, and
hearing the reporters saying, "The rain fall would be continuous for another 4 more days." "This is
sickening," my mom said, as she paced back and forth in the living room. Misery appeared on her
face, and my dad's, except my little brother seemed unaware of the natural disaster that was
occurring. "Mommy there's a pool outside," said Lalon. "No sweetheart, you can't swim in that water
it's contaminated with yucky things!" After realization of the...show more content...
It was just the matter of being patient while waiting for the boats to arrive. Loud knocks and deep
voices came from behind the doors of the apartment complex from the boat men. "Last call!" the
boatmen were yelling out. They had many more routes to pick up other helpless individuals. The
stairs were halfway under water, and we had to walk through the infectious waters just to get into
the boat. It only was room for my mom, little brother and I, so dad had to wait for the next boat.
The looks on everyone's faces were dazed, as we sailed past a school bus literally underwater and
our neighborhood grocery store, but you could only see the top of the sign. It was so silent while
we rode, all you heard was the roaring engine from the boat. As we went around the corner, it
appeared to be another world, there was not one drop of water. How could it only flood in certain
areas? I thought. The nice gentlemen helped us with our things from the boat to dry land, then we
got in a truck with two off–duty fire fighters, which took us to grandmother's house. Grandma's
house was only ten minutes away from us. We thanked the courteous men and were on our way. It
was remarkable how the water only stayed on my street. "Do we live in a sink–hole area," I asked
my mom. "No, our home isn't located in a flood zone, "she replied drearily. When myfamily arrived,
grandma was extremely hysterical and teary–eyed. She asks, "Are you guys

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