river flood
C29513
concept
A river flood is an overflow of water that occurs when a river exceeds its banks, inundating adjacent land and potentially causing damage to ecosystems, infrastructure, and communities.
All labels observed (5)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| river flood canonical | 7 |
| 1997 Central European flood | 1 |
| flood in India | 1 |
| flood in Nepal | 1 |
| river flooding event | 1 |
Instances (9)
| Instance | Via concept surface |
|---|---|
| Hurricane Gilbert 1988 flood | — |
| 2008 Kosi flood | — |
| 1974 Brisbane flood | — |
| Iowa flood of 2008 | — |
| Millennium Flood | 1997 Central European flood |
| 2011 Souris River flood | — |
| Virgin River flow exceeds safety thresholds | river flooding event |
| Great Mississippi Flood of 1927 | — |
| 1993 Midwest floods | — |