Source:http://linkedlifedata.com/resource/umls/id/C0016248
MSH: Sudden onset water phenomena with different speed of occurrence. These include flash floods, seasonal river floods, and coastal floods, associated with CYCLONIC STORMS; TIDALWAVES; and storm surges.,MEDLINEPLUS: <p>Floods are common in the United States. Weather such as heavy rain, thunderstorms or <a href='http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/hurricanes.html'>hurricanes</a> can cause flooding. Flooding can also happen when a river or stream overflows its bank, when a levee is breached, or when a dam breaks. Flash floods, which can develop quickly, often have a dangerous wall of roaring water. The wall carries rocks, mud, and rubble and can sweep away most things in its path. </p><p>Be aware of flood hazards no matter where you live, but especially if you live in a low-lying area, near water or downstream from a dam. Although there are no guarantees of safety during a flood, you can take actions to protect yourself. You should have a <a href='http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/disasterpreparationandrecover