Avoid isolated trees or other tall objects, bodies of water, sheds, fences, convertible automobiles, tractors and motorcycles. Flash Floods Flash Floods develop quickly. They can occur anywhere, along rivers or creeks, in low water crossings or in a dry stream bed. They can occur during any month and at any time during the day. In fact, flash floods often occur at night when it is difficult to find an escape route.
Flash floods can be deceptive.
Flood waters are likely deeper and moving faster than you think. Use alternate routes to avoid flood prone areas. Leave your vehicle immediately if it stalls in flood waters. Move to higher ground if you can do so safely. Rising waters make vehicle doors difficult if not impossible to open.