Flash floods can happen at any time, making them unpredictable and hard to prepare for. Even the name “flash flood” implies that they can appear out of nowhere and cause all kinds of damage.

Flash flood warnings are common: The NWS issues these by the thousands each year. Typically, at least some streets and roads will be flooded in areas covered by a flash flood warning, which can be ...

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Avoid flood water, even standing water, which may contain dangerous debris, chemicals, and electrical wires. Obey “Road Closed” and other warning signs. Don’t interfere in disaster areas.

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Just a small percentage of flood alerts issued by the National Weather Service each year are the highest level called a flash flood emergency warning. They typically signal a damaging, life ...