Flood!

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1. Tropical Storm Allison dropped how many inches of rain on the Houston area in June 2001? 41 inches 17 inches 12 inches 37 inches

2. What river in North Dakota, fed by melting snow, flooded in April 1997? Lackawanna River Mississippi River Red River Susquehanna River

3. Fueled by a massive snowstorm melt and rainfall what part of the U.S. experienced flooding in January 1996? Northwest Southwest Northeast Northwest

4. Tropical Storm Alberto in 1994 dropped how many inches of rain on Americus, Georgia in a span of 24 hours causing rivers to burst their banks and flood the area? 20.10 21.10 12.25 10

5. This "Great" flood occurred in 1993 and caused a very well known river to flood and cause massive damage in the Midwest. What is the name of this river? Flint River Ochochobee River Susquehanna River Mississippi River

6. This flood may not be as well known as others, but what state suffered its worst flooding ever between the months of May-September 1992? Alaska Arizona Hawaii Michigan

7. Tropical storm Amelia in August 1978 dropped how many inches of rain on Medina, Texas, causing flooding in the state? 24 48 10 21

8. This July 1976 flood was caused by 8 inches of rain falling in a hour. It is one of the worst floods of modern times. Colorado River Flooding in Michigan Big Thompson Canyon Mississippi River

9. In 1972 Hurricane Agnes was the costliest natural disaster ever before Hurricane Katrina. This storm moved up the coast and caused massive flooding with it rains. What river crested at 40.91 ft because of the rains? Chemung River Susquehanna River South Fork River Mississippi River

10. What city in South Dakota was ravaged by floodwaters in 1972 when a dam failed? Rapid City Honolulu Fargo Hensberg

11. Hurricane Camille caused one of the worst natural disasters in this state in 1969 when it dumped 28 inches of rain. What state is it? Virginia Louisiana Mississippi Texas

12. What Midwestern state got hit in 1951 by its worst natural disaster since 1903 when over 10 inches of rain fell on it causing massive flooding? Iowa Alabama Oklahoma Kansas

13. What river crested at an amazing 70 feet in 1937 after rainfall pushed it to its limit and caused flooding over the area? Hudson Mississippi Ohio St Lawrence

14. This great flood occurred in 1927 and not many words could describe it. Flooding lasted some 7 months. What river am I talking about? Ohio River Mississippi River Androscoggin River Potomac River

15. This famous flood has had many books written, and movies and even songs created about it. It was was caused by a dam failure and led to the loss of over 2.000 people. What flood am I talking about? 1927 Mississippi River Flood 1972 Susquehanna River Flood 1993 Mississippi River Flood 1889 Johnstown Flood

16. In 1976 the Teton Dam failed and caused the loss of 14 lives with the flood it caused. What state was this doomed dam built in? Wyoming Iowa Idaho South Dakota

17. This 1972 West Virginia flood was caused by a dam collapse. The surrounding areas were flooded. Which flood was it? Buffalo Creek Hodgins River Buffalo River Mississippi River

18. North Carolina suffered its worst flooding ever in September 1999 when up to 20 inches of fell. What caused the flooding? A freak event Tropical Storm Floyd Hurricane Floyd Stalled thunderstorms

19. What West Coast state suffered flooding on New Year's Day 1997 when over 30 inches of rain fell in a couple of days? Arizona Seattle California Washington

20. Which of these can cause floods? Ice jam Snow melt Rainfall All of these