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When the Water Rises Fast

Books on the science of flash flood forecasting, the infrastructure decisions that turn heavy rain into urban disaster, and the history of America's deadliest floods.

6 booksApril 17, 2026

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1. The Weather Machine
Andrew Blum
Explains how weather forecasting works and why warnings matter, grounding readers in the technological and...
Shelf signal: Earth Science for Teens
2. Johnstown Flood
David McCullough
A classic case study of a preventable American flood disaster that illuminates the social and engineering failures that...
Shelf signal: Flood Control Engineering
3. Is This the End? Bible Study Guide
Dr. David Jeremiah, David Jeremiah
Provides practical, accessible guidance on emergency preparation and communication useful for individuals facing sudden...
Shelf signal: Prophecy & Biblical Themes
4. Superstorm Sandy
Diane C. Bates
Examines a recent coastal superstorm and recovery choices, offering perspective on community response and rebuilding...
Shelf signal: Coasts & Shorelines
5. Empire of Water
David Soll
Traces the politics and management of major urban water systems, helping readers understand infrastructure decisions...
Shelf signal: Water Supply
6. The Great River
Boyce Upholt, Gabriel Vaughan
A regional history of river flooding and control that situates contemporary flash floods within longer patterns of...
Shelf signal: Flood Control Engineering
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