When the Water Rises Fast
Books on the science of flash flood forecasting, the infrastructure decisions that turn heavy rain into urban disaster, and the history of America's deadliest floods.
Optimized for books about understanding flash floods, urban flooding causes, flood preparedness, and the history of major flood disasters.
The Weather MachineAndrew BlumExplains how weather forecasting works and why warnings matter, grounding readers in the technological and...Shelf signal: Meteorology & Climatology
Johnstown FloodDavid McCulloughA classic case study of a preventable American flood disaster that illuminates the social and engineering failures that...Shelf signal: Middle Atlantic History
Is This the End? Bible Study GuideDr. David Jeremiah, David JeremiahProvides practical, accessible guidance on emergency preparation and communication useful for individuals facing sudden...Shelf signal: Bible Study Guides
Superstorm SandyDiane C. BatesExamines a recent coastal superstorm and recovery choices, offering perspective on community response and rebuilding...Shelf signal: Disaster & Crisis Studies
Empire of WaterDavid SollTraces the politics and management of major urban water systems, helping readers understand infrastructure decisions...Shelf signal: Middle Atlantic History
The Great RiverBoyce Upholt, Gabriel VaughanA regional history of river flooding and control that situates contemporary flash floods within longer patterns of...Shelf signal: Flood Control Engineering