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ground, and destroy buildings and bridges. They can rip through riverbeds, urban streets, or mountain canyons within minutes after just a few hours of excessive rainfall. Water levels can reach up to 30 feet or higher. Now You Know Floods are deadly and must be taken seriously. It does not matter how safe you think the water is or how many floods you have lived through, you should always adhere to the warning signs and never drive or walk through floodwater. There is at least one type of flood that can happen anywhere in the world, and each type has significant effects on the geographical area and the people impacted by it.

Area authorities close roads to keep people safe. Respect the road signs and do not try to drive around them. You could be putting your life at risk.

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Facing the Weather: Floods