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Hydrology Education: Flood Safety

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Graphic showing flood risk to cars and people. Turn around don't drown when encountering flooded roadways.
It is important to act quickly during flooding to protect life and property.

Flood Dangers

 

Although most flood injuries and fatalities occur in vehicles, the threat from flood waters should not be under-estimated in any situation.

  • 12 inches of moving water can float a car
  • 6 inches of moving water can knock a person off their feet
  • When encountering flooded roadways, find an alternate route - turn around don't drown!

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