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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Flood Problems Flood Problems The term 'Flood Problems' as it applies to the area of the weather can be defined as ' In hydrologic terms, problems and damages that occur during a flood as a result of human development and actions. Flood problems are a result from: 1) Inappropriate development in the floodplain (e.g., building too low, too close to the channel, or blocking flood flows); 2) Development in the watershed that increases flood flows and creates a larger floodplain, or; 3) A combination of the previous two. '. Previous 5 Terms: Flood of Record Flood Plain Flood pool index Flood Potential Outlook Flood Prevention Next 5 Terms: Flood Profile Flood risk reduction program Flood routing Flood severity Flood severity understanding About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.