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Learn about the significant hazard posed by Winter Floods and Ice Storms. *Winter Floods* Winter floods can result from ice jams, warm temperatures and heavy rainfall causing rapid snow and ice melt, or a combination of the two. One of the most significant flooding events in recent winters occurred in January 2008: 1.usa.gov/1y0ua7C & 1.usa.gov/1tbdZ1S Major ice jams also developed on some rivers last winter, particularly in late February 2014: 1.usa.gov/1tbe3ie *Ice Storms* Can cause tree limbs to fall on powerlines, resulting in extended power outages, as well as major impacts to transit. #winterprep
Posted on: Sun, 23 Nov 2014 02:00:01 +0000

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