### Question
What is the definition of flood disaster area?


### Answer
The definition of **flood disaster area** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 5154a*:

> an area with respect to which—


(1) the Secretary of Agriculture finds, or has found, to have been substantially affected by a natural disaster in the United States pursuant to section 1961(a) of title 7

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 5154a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 68-DISASTER RELIEF > SUBCHAPTER III-MAJOR DISASTER AND EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE ADMINISTRATION**

