Orbit: Science for kids on the move!
May 13, 2026 · 27 min · 25 segments
Ever wonder what exactly is a flash flood? Are all floods flash floods? We have a fascinating episode featuring Nichole Cronce, a hydrologist from the National Weather Service. Join Rob, Hank and Sam…
Before we get started with Nicole, we want to send a special thank you and a shout-out to five-year-old Vivian and her family in New Jersey in the United States.
Uh, my name is Kayla.
And my question is, what is a flood?
Hi, I'm Margaret and I'm five years old.
Hi, I'm Molly.
I'm three years old.
A flood is an overflowing of water onto land that is typically dry, and a flash flood is a type of flood that happens very quickly, within minutes to a few hours.
That means a flash flood could happen in the same amount of time that it takes you to watch a movie.
Hi, my name is Luna.
Before we get started with Nicole, we want to send a special thank you and a shout-out to five-year-old Vivian and her family in New Jersey in the United States.
Uh, my name is Kayla.
And my question is, what is a flood?
Hi, I'm Margaret and I'm five years old.
Hi, I'm Molly.
I'm three years old.
A flood is an overflowing of water onto land that is typically dry, and a flash flood is a type of flood that happens very quickly, within minutes to a few hours.
That means a flash flood could happen in the same amount of time that it takes you to watch a movie.
Hi, my name is Luna.
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