Topic outline


    • Videos

    • What is Flash Flood?

      Detailed explanation of flash flood causes and consequences. This is an audio explanation (not aided by images).
      By Audiopedia

    • Types of Flood

      Animations that aid the visualisation of the concept of floods and its various types.
      By Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, Astronomical Services Administration

    • Everything you need to know during a flash flood

      Provides safety information for surviving flash floods. Useful video for raising awareness and preparing communities.
      By Lifehacker

    • Turn Around Don't Drown

      Presents important safety information for pedestrians and drivers. Good video to use in schools and to give rise to preparedness of communities.
      By Federal Alliance for Safe Houses

    • Learn about Floods

      This video is addressed to school children. It explains causes and dangers of floods, the various types of floods, and also gives some safety tips.
      By Learning Junction

    • How to Escape a Flooding Vehicle 

      Instructional animation explaining how to react fast to escape a flooding vehicle.
      By Tech Insider


    • Games

    • Flash Flood and FFGS Role Play
      This is a practical exercise​ on flash flood warnings and dissemination​, where participants experience realistic situations in order to explore different strategies. This game is designed for group training, and it is available in various languages. Prepared by WMO-FFGS and HRC.

      		    Arabic

      		   English

      		   French

      		   Russian
         Spanish

    • Flash Flood Early Warning System Quiz 

      Questions in this quiz address the elements, design and  use of early warning systems. This resource is directed to forecaster training. Can be played online or printed to use in training events. Prepared by WMO-FFGS.

    • Early Warning System Terms 

       

      Spin the wheel to be given an early warning system term to explain. Game suitable to professionals being trained to work with forecasting, managing risk and responding to flood events. Fun game to play online in group training events. Prepared by WMO-FFGS.

    • Flash Flood Maze Chase Quiz 

      Questions in this game check for understanding of flash floods (e.g. causes, conditions, timescale). It suits school curricula (age group 12-18) as well as professionals being trained to work with forecasting, managing risk and responding to flood events. Can be played online or printed to use in training events. Prepared by WMO-FFGS.

    • Flash Flood! Game application

      This is a short virtual reality (VR) and Desktop experience where the user can explore a virtual river valley. An animation shows a flash flood, and the dramatic wall of water, before the user can then witness the devastation left behind after the flood.
      To experience the VR version, click the YouTube icon. This is best viewed on a Tablet or Phone (via the YouTube app NOT a browser) where you can change the direction of view by moving your device.
      To play the game on your desktop, you will have to install it. Click the website button to access the files (it will lead you to SourceForge).
      This game is suited to children in the age group 12 to 18. Prepared by NERC-FFIR.

    • Flash Flood Warning and Impacts Quiz

      Game relating flash flood impacts to their level of severity. Suitable for schools and communities providing education on flash flood preparedness.Can be played online or printed to use in training events.  Prepared by WMO-FFGS.

    • Before, during and after a flash flood Quiz

      This game provides opportunity to check awareness of what actions should be taken before, during, or after a flash flood. Suitable for schools and communities providing education on flash flood preparedness. Can be played online or printed to use in training events. Prepared by WMO-FFGS.

    • Be Flash Flood Ready Quiz

      This game tests the understanding of dangers of flash floods and awareness of safety procedures to be followed. Suitable for schools and communities providing education on flash flood preparedness. Can be played online or printed to use in training events. Prepared by WMO-FFGS.

    • Watch Out… Floods Ahead! Owlie Skywarn’s Weather Book

       

      This information and activity booklet is meant to help children in learning warnings about hurricanes, tornadoes, lightning, floods and winter storms so that they stay safe. This booklet also has preparedness measures they can help their parents make in case of a weather emergency. Prepared by the American Red Cross, U.S Department of Commerce, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, FEMA, and NOAA.

    • Online Courses

    • Flash Flood Processes

      Module offering an introduction to the distinguishing features of flash floods, the underlying hydrologic influences and the use of flash flood guidance (FFG) products.
      By COMET® Program

    • Flash Flood Processes: International Edition

      Module examining both the hydrologic and meteorological processes that often contribute to the development of flash flooding. 
      By COMET® Program

    • Flash Flood Case Studies

      Module covering specific topics such as physical characteristics that make basins prone to flash floods, basin response to precipitation, flash flood guidance (FFG), the relationship between wildfire and flash floods, and the relationship between urban development and flash floods. 
      By COMET      ® Program

    • Urban Flooding: It Can Happen in a Flash!

      This is an interactive virtual field trip module, summarizing many of the important common aspects of flash floods occurring in urban environments. 
      By COMET      ® Program

    • Flash Flood Early Warning System Reference Guide

      The COMET MetEd Flash Flood Warning System Reference Guide is intended to promote the implementation of flash flood early warning systems based upon proven and effective methods already in use in flash-flood prone nations around the world. 
      By COMET      ® Program