City of Minnetonka Flash Flooding Flash flood watch indicates flash flooding is possible so move to higher ground. Listen to the radio or television for information. Flash flood warning indicates a flash flood is occurring or will occur soon. If you are advised to evacuate, do so quickly.
Flash flooding is the number one thunderstorm killer.
Most vehicles can be carried away by two feet of rushing water. Do not venture onto roads where there are barricades indicating a wash out ahead. Be alert to deep water in low spots. Learn flood warning signs and community alert signals. Know how to shut off electricity, gas and water at the main switches and valves if advised to do so by authorities.