The South has been inundated in the past month with unprecedented storms that have brought tornados, high winds, and torrential rains.

Whether you are driving or walking, if you come to a flooded road, Turn Around, Don’t Drown. You will not know the depth of the water, nor will you know the condition of the road under the water.

• If flooding occurs, get to higher ground. Get out of areas subject to flooding. This includes dips, low spots, canyons, washes etc.
• Avoid areas already flooded, especially if the water is flowing fast. Do not attempt to cross flowing streams. Turn Around Don’t Drown
• Road beds may be washed out under flood waters. NEVER drive through flooded roadways. Turn Around Don’t Drown If your vehicle is suddenly caught in rising water, leave it immediately and seek higher ground.
• Do park your vehicle along streams and washes, particularly during threatening conditions.
• Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize flood dangers
• 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.
• 6” of fast moving water can knock and adult down and carry them away
• 12” of fast moving water can take a small car and carry it away
• 18”-24” of fast moving water can take a large SUV and carry it way

To check on weather conditions and flooding, go the National Weather Service website.