Listen "🚨 What REALLY Causes Flash Floods? | The Curious Professors Podcast"
Episode Synopsis
A little rain is one thing… but what happens when the river rises 26 feet in under an hour?In this episode of The Curious Professors, Professor Punzworth, Professor Sagewell, Sunny Crisp, and Archivist Alex dive into the science and real-life impact of flash floods — with a powerful case study from the deadly 2025 disaster in Central Texas.From fast-moving water to faster emergency warnings, you’ll explore what makes flash floods so dangerous, how climate change is making them worse, and what kids and families can do to stay safe.Perfect for curious kids of all ages, homeschool families, and classrooms learning about extreme weather, geography, and emergency preparedness.🧠 In This Episode: ✅ What causes a flash flood — and why do they happen so fast? ✅ What REALLY happened in the 2025 Texas Hill Country disaster? ✅ How much water can sweep away a car? ✅ What safety steps should families take before storms hit? ✅ Why are flash floods becoming more common around the world?🎧 Stay curious — and stay dry, wherever you are.