Floodwater Facts
- Six inches of water can reach the bottom of most cars, causing you to lose control of your vehicle.
- A foot of water will float many vehicles.
- Two feet of rushing water can carry away most vehicles.
- Six inches of moving water can knock you off your feet.
Turn Around, Don’t Drown!
- Floodwater can pose a drowning risk. Do not attempt to walk, swim or drive through flooded waters.
- Avoid areas that are already flooded. Seek higher ground. Even if the water may appear shallow, you can’t be sure of the condition of the road beneath it, which may be broken up or washed away.
- If the road is flooded, find another route. It could save your life.
- Never ignore signs and barriers that warn of flooded and dangerous roads.
- If floodwaters start rising around your car, if possible, abandon car and get to a higher ground.
- If driving at night, be careful, as flooding is more difficult to recognize.
- Floodwater may be carrying debris that could injure you.
- Keep children away from floodwater. Prevent them from playing near or in drainage outlets and storm water retention basins.
- Do not touch electrical equipment if you are wet or standing in water. Stay away from power lines that are down.
https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood-turn-around-dont-drown
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