The Funnel Flash Flood Effect

The Funnel Flash Flood Effect

May 13, 2026

Updated: May 13, 2026, 6:24 pm EDTPublished: May 13, 2026, 5:52 pm EDT

In mountainous terrain, storms can transform calm creeks into raging torrents in a matter of minutes thanks to funneling landscapes and intense rainfall.

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