Definition of Urban and Small Stream Flood Advisory

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Urban and Small Stream Flood Advisory

The term 'Urban and Small Stream Flood Advisory' as it applies to the area of the weather can be defined as ' This advisory alerts the public to flooding which is generally only an inconvenience (not life-threatening) to those living in the affected area. Issued when heavy rain will cause flooding of streets and low-lying places in urban areas. Also used if small rural or urban streams are expected to reach or exceed bankfull. Some damage to homes or roads could occur'.

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