### Question
How does the law define natural hazard?


### Answer
Under *33 U.S.C. § 1302a*, **natural hazard** is defined as:

> a hazard caused by natural forces, including extreme weather events, sea-level rise, and extreme drought conditions

#### Citation:
  - *33 U.S.C. § 1302a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 26-WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL > SUBCHAPTER II-GRANTS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TREATMENT WORKS**

