 When it rains heavily in short period of time, rushing water can flood homes and basement apartments, overtaking cars and knocking people off their legs. Flash floods can develop quickly, within hours or even minutes; and they often catch people off guard, killing middle of 88 people in United States each year. Floods occur when ... This Article California Storm Live Updates: Thousands Ordered to Evacuate as Flood Risks Grow was first Published on World Weekly News... 