Flash floods occur when the ground is unable to absorb water creating run off into creek beds, rivers and low lying areas. A dry creek bed can fill with raging waters within a matter of minutes. Floods, nationwide kill more people than any other natural disaster. During a flash flood the current of the water just a foot deep has been enough to cause people to lose control of vehicles. Here in Arizona the ground is very hard and dry and water does not soak in well. Instead wat