If you happen to be in a situation where your vehicle stalls, abandon it and move to higher ground. Once it is swept away by powerful waters, it often becomes impossible to escape.
Flash floods can occur where there is no creek or stream. An underpass or low spot can prove deadly.Slow-moving thunderstorms are usually the main cause for inland flash floodingFlash floods can develop very quickly, oftentimes within just a few hours of extreme heavy rainfall. Sometimes, areas that collect water quickly, like underpasses and streets at the bottom of hills can see rapid rises in water in just a few minutes.
The forecast amount of precipitation, as well as how saturated the ground already is, are some of the factors that go into whether or not a watch is issued. Generally, several counties are included in a watch. Since these reports sometimes rely on radar or emergency management confirmation in a specific area, warnings are generally issued for individual counties.
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