Discover Now: Flash Floods

What makes a flash flood? How can you stay safe when floodwaters start to rise? Discover Now! MIT Kids presents an exciting “how things work” leveled reader series, tailor-made for the next generation of innovators, scientists, and thinkers.

Did you know that when floodwaters rise very quickly, it’s known as a flash flood? Big storms can bring lots of rain, which sometimes causes rivers to overflow and even sweep away cars or wash out roads. But there are some basic steps for staying safe in...