Never let children play near creeks or storm drains when the water is rising. Strong currents can carry away the best of swimmers. Flooded streams and rivers carry debris and garbage, like wood, furniture, and siding. These items can easily trap or injure a person under water or just by walking through flood waters. If you live near a stream or in a low-lying area, keep an eye on water levels.
Water levels can rise very quickly during flash flood events.
Even if it's not raining near you, heavy rains upstream can cause rivers and streams near you to rise quickly. Tune into the Weather Channel or your local radio news program. If an evacuation advisory is issues, evacuate immediately. Flooded roads are often deceiving. Turn around and go another way.