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Flooding - Flash Floods

Facebook: Are you planning to camp or hike near a river or stream? Flooding can occur due to various reasons and it can happen in a flash! Turn Around Don’t Drown. tadd.weather.gov #FloodSafety

Twitter: Floods can happen in a flash! Turn Around Don’t Drown. tadd.weather.gov #FloodSafety

 

Flooding - Ice Jam

Facebook: Ice jams act as dams on rivers, streams, and creeks. Flooding may occur behind an ice jam until it weakens or the ice melts, and a location may experience flash flooding due to water rushing downstream once the ice jam gives way. Visit weather.gov/flood to learn more about #FloodSafety.

Twitter: Ice jams are common during winter and spring. Check out weather.gov/flood #FloodSafety

 

Flooding - Prepare

Facebook: Flooding can occur during any season. Always be prepared. Visit weather.gov/flood to learn more about flooding and how you can prepare before it happens. #FloodSafety

Twitter: Flooding can occur anytime of the year. Be prepared, visit weather.gov/flood #FloodSafety

 

Flooding - Turn Around Don’t Drown

Facebook: Did you know that it only takes 12 inches of rushing water to carry away a small car? Over half of flood fatalities are vehicle related. Don’t risk driving into flooded areas -- Turn Around Don’t Drown.tadd.weather.gov #FloodSafety

Twitter: Over half of all flood fatalities are vehicle related. Turn Around Don’t Drown. tadd.weather.gov #FloodSafety

 

Flooding - Power of Water Infographic

Facebook: Whether you’re on foot or in a vehicle, never underestimate the power of water. Turn Around Don’t Drown! tadd.weather.gov #FloodSafety

Twitter: Never walk or drive into flooded areas. Turn Around Don’t Drown! tadd.weather.gov #FloodSafety

 

Flooding - Depth of Water Infographic

Facebook: You can not tell how deep flood water is by simply looking at it. No matter its depth, do not underestimate the power and force of water. Turn Around Don’t Drown. tadd.weather.gov #FloodSafety

Twitter: Flooding is a risk, no matter how deep the water is! Turn Around Don’t Drown. tadd.weather.gov #FloodSafety


 

Flooding - Burn Scar

Facebook: If you live, work or are hiking or vacationing near an area recently affected by a wildfire, keep in mind it will not take much rainfall to cause flooding. Land that was recently burned by a wildfire is called a “burn scar”, and when rain falls over a burn scar, the ground is unable to absorb much of the water, which often results in flash flooding. weather.gov/flood #FloodSafety

Twitter: Land burned by wildfire can’t absorb much water and is at risk for flash flooding. weather.gov/flood #FloodSafety