It's the leading cause of weather-related deaths in Texas, flash flooding. Oftentimes, one decision makes all the difference between life and death for drivers when encountering flooded roads.
Heed road barriers and detour routes during flooding
Special to the Bulletin
This week is recognized as Texas Flood Awareness Week, with the goal of educating communities about the dangers of flooding. As rain continues throughout many parts of the state, residents and motorists are urged to “be safe and turn around, don’t drown.”
NOAA’S National Weather Service (NWS) reports that 80 percent of flood-related deaths in South Texas occur as a result of people driving through low-water crossings, walking along the banks of flooded areas, or playing in floodwaters. Six inches of fast-moving flood water can knock over an adult, and it takes only two feet of rushing water to float most vehicles. More than half of all flood fatalities result from automobiles being swept downstream.
This week is recognized as Texas Flood Awareness Week, with the goal of educating communities about the dangers of flooding. As rain continues throughout many parts of the state, residents and motorists are urged to “be safe and turn around, don’t drown.”
NOAA’S National Weather Service (NWS) reports that 80 percent of flood-related deaths in South Texas occur as a result of people driving through low-water crossings, walking along the banks of flooded areas, or playing in floodwaters. Six inches of fast-moving flood water can knock over an adult, and it takes only two feet of rushing water to float most vehicles. More than half of all flood fatalities result from automobiles being swept downstream.