Meanings of major flood in English

It was the second major flood reported this week in the north.

Several rivers in southeastern and eastern Texas were in a major flood stage.

A major flood warning remains in place for the system.

Serious structural deficiencies have been discovered in a major flood protection scheme in Kilkenny city.

Sixteen rivers have hit " major flood" levels in North Carolina, the National Weather Service said.

Six large rivers had hit major flood levels and were still rising, said the Bureau of Meteorology.

The Passaic River, near Little Falls, could crest at the major flood stage Monday night, the service said.

Civil Defence, fire and boat rescue crews today prepared for a major flood by simulating evacuation procedures and rescue efforts.

Eight major flood events occurred during the past 66 years, seven of them since 1993.

More wild weather to come As the storm moved south, major flood warnings were issued for seven rivers in Tasmania.

PERILS launched a new flood data service on Monday, which provides real-time images of flood damage during and after major flood events.

It would be especially exciting if the major flood protection work proposed for Franz Josef had been accepted for funding, he said.

The Whanganui River remains at severe risk of a major flood, with downtown areas already feeling the effects of near record river levels.

Another major flood warning was issued on Thursday for Eyre Creek at Bedourie, with moderate to major flood levels possible over the weekend.

Levels in some tributaries of the upper Mississippi and Ohio rivers are projected to reach or surpass major flood stage, according to Accuweather.com.

The last major flood was in July 1983, when stopbanks were breached in Tuamarina, causing significant damage, including the loss of homes and stock.