Reader: Difference between flooding and inundation. By Letter to the editor June 2, 2021. ... The later, however, was ‘an unnatural manmade disaster, an “inundation” and not a true “flood." ...

It can be difficult to understand the difference between them and what you should do when there is one in your area.

Storm surges and inundation are two important but distinct effects of severe weather. Recognizing the differences between these two can help communities better prepare for and respond to the ...