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Floodwater covers the road ahead. What should you do?

Turn around and find another route.

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  1. Turn around and find another route ✔
  2. Drive slowly through the shallow side
  3. Follow a larger vehicle through

Why: Turn around. Water can hide a damaged road, and rushing water can carry away vehicles.

Huh, didn't know that: Just 6 inches of fast-moving floodwater can knock an adult over.

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Answer: Turn around and find another route. Turn around. Water can hide a damaged road, and rushing water can carry away vehicles.

  1. National Weather Service: Floodwater Safety www.weather.gov/safety/flood-turn-around-dont-drown
    It is NEVER safe to drive or walk into flood waters.
    Checked 2026-10-07.

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