Southern U.S. Hotspots for Severe Consequences of Flash Floods

By Adam Jones

4 Charts showing flood magnitude and severity

The worst region for flash floods in the continental United States is likely the Southwest, according to a recent analysis of flash floods by The University of Alabama.

In 1837, The University of Alabama became one of the first five universities in the nation to offer engineering classes. Today, UA’s College of Engineering has more than 5,200 students and more than 170 faculty. In recent years, students in the College have been named USA Today All-USA College Academic Team members, Goldwater, Hollings, Portz, Boren, Mitchell and Truman scholars.


Author: Adam Jones    /    Posted on: February 26, 2020    /    Posted in:   Faculty and Staff, Research, UA News    /    Features: