Flash Flood Safety

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Flash Floods develop quickly.

They can occur anywhere, along rivers or creeks, in low water crossings or in a dry stream bed.

They can occur during any month and at any time during the day. In fact, flash floods often occur at night when it is difficult to find an escape route.

Flash floods can be deceptive. Flood waters are likely deeper and moving faster than you think.

WHEN DRIVING:

Avoid low water crossings.
Use alternate routes to avoid flood prone areas.
Leave your vehicle immediately if it stalls in flood waters.
Move to higher ground if you can do so safely.
Most cars and light trucks will begin to float in as little as 1 to 2 feet of water.

ACT QUICKLY:

Rising waters make vehicle doors difficult if not impossible to open.

IF YOU ARE OUTSIDE:

Everyone, especially children, should stay away from flooded creeks, streams or drainage ditches.
Swiftly flowing water can quickly sweep away even the strongest swimmers.
Soggy banks can collapse, dumping you into flood waters.