This happens during heavy rains when rivers overflow, ocean wave come on shore, snow melts too fast, or levees break.

This is a long-lasting snowstorm with very strong winds and intense snowfall.

Severe tropical storms that form over the ocean are called ____________.

When there has not been enough rainfall and the water levels get too low, this is called a ____________.

These come from powerful thunderstorms and appear as a funnel, or cone-shaped cloud, with winds that can reach 300 miles per hour.

What can be done to protect yourself from a flood?

A ___________ can be used to keep your house and/electricity safe during a thunderstorm.

What is a `natural hazard`?

___________________ include lightning and thunder.

A funnel-shaped storm on land with high winds and often rain and hail is called a _____________________.

Any natural hazard that destroys communities and kills people is called a ________________ ____________________.

A _________________ is a long period of time without rain.

Seawalls, houses built with wind and water resistant materials or on stilts, all protect homes from what?

Many plants and animals die from a lack of water during a _______.

_____ is frozen water in a thunderstorm. It causes dents, broken windows and damaged roofs.