Warnings, watches, minor, moderate, major, advice, watch and act, emergency warning, evacuate now. Warnings from the BOM The Bureau of Meteorology issues flood watches and flood warnings for riverine flooding. Flood warning levels given by the Bureau of Meteorology include: Minor flooding If the water level reaches the minor flood level, it causes inconvenience. Natural Hazards Research Australia cheif executive …
Riverine flooding, flash floods, overland flow and storm surge — there is a lot to get your head around when it comes to floods. Key points: Flash flooding refers to the speed, within six hours of rain, at which flooding occurs Riverine flooding is slower and happens when a water course rises and breaks its banks Overland flow occurs when …