Floods Floods Flooding can be a problem in Florida even during a heavy thunderstorm.
Hurricanes compound the problem and increase vulnerability.
If you understand the danger of flash flooding and know what immediate action to take, you can save your life and your family's. Follow these rules. Make advance plans of what you will do and where you will go in a flash flood emergency. When a flash flood watch is issued for your area Listen to area radio and television stations and NOAA weather radio for possible flash flood warnings and reports of flooding in progress from the National Weather Service and public safety agencies. Be prepared to move out of danger's way at a moment's notice.