Many deaths have been caused by attempts to move stalled vehicles. Keep children away from floodwaters near culverts and storm drains. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize flood dangers. When you are out of immediate danger, tune in the area radio and television stations and NOAA weather radio station for additional information as conditions change and new reports are received. In remote areas Stay away from natural streambeds, arroyos, and other drainage channels during and after rainstorms.
Water runs off the higher elevations very rapidly.
Never camp on low ground. A flash flood can catch you while you sleep. Use your maps. Know where you are and where you can find higher ground. Stay out of flooded areas.