🛑Common Flooding Myths Debunked: Why Water is Deadlier Than Tornadoes @ametsoc
🛑Common Flooding Myths Debunked: Why Water is Deadlier Than Tornadoes  @ametsoc
Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Water is the most dangerous and deadly part of severe thunderstorms, not tornadoes.

In the last 10 years, flooding is responsible for more than double the fatalities as tornadoes. AMS CBM Meteorologist Elisa Raffa breaks down common flooding myths, and how you can make sure you’re getting the right alerts.
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🛑Common Flooding Myths Debunked: Why Water is Deadlier Than Tornadoes

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