The flood vent of the invention provides a frame configured for
installation in a concrete block foundation wall in place of a single
block. The frame includes an angularly oriented window. A gate is
pivotally mounted at an upper end thereof within the frame to rest
against the window, causing the gate to reside at an angle and be held
closed by gravity. A float is mounted to the gate and positioned at rest
below the lower edge of the frame to cause the gate to pivot toward an
open position when flood water rises to a level approaching the wall
opening.