"Winter floods" refers to heavy rainfall or melting snow during the winter season that causes rivers, streams, or other bodies of water to overflow their banks and flood nearby areas. Full definition
When winter floods occur, they will be dominated by natural variability, he says. (carbonbrief.org)
The researchers also find that those affected by the UK winter floods in 2013 - 14 were significantly more likely to be concerned about climate change than those that weren't affected. (carbonbrief.org)
«Preparing the country for the impacts of climate change, such as the experience of the devastating winter floods of 2013/14, would bring so many benefits: more resilient wildlife communities, farming practices in the uplands that are profitable for farmers and retain and sustain their soils, and avoid the impacts of floods on economic disruption, public health and distress to those involved. (carbonbrief.org)