The Science of the Flood

photo: TU

Even since Monday’s article (which you can read here), more information has come to light regarding the terrible destruction of Hurricane Helene. First and foremost, the cost of human lives ought to be our concern. The death toll is increasing. Surprisingly, the state of human suffering is not being given the attention that one might expect.

We should pray for relief, for peace, and for purpose in the midst of this tragedy.

With all that said, I do want to turn to something I brought up on Monday’s post. It is a legitimate question that I have been asked as I’ve taught fly fishing and environmental programs:

Where do the fish go when it floods?

The short answer is that they find refuge. But there is much more to it than that. And since the internet is a very valuable resource, I figured I would share a few different articles that provide some very helpful information on the subject.

Here are three articles worth reading if you’re curious how small creeks, and their residents, survive significant storms: