Curious Daily
Many people think wind or lightning is the biggest danger in a storm. In reality, flooding is one of the leading causes of weather-related deaths.
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Heavy rain can overwhelm drains in minutes, especially in towns and cities, where roads and sidewalks stop water soaking into the ground.
Moving water is far more powerful than it looks. According to the National Weather Service, just 6 inches of fast-moving water can knock an adult off their feet.
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About 12 inches of rushing water can carry away most cars, and 2 feet can sweep away SUVs and trucks.
It is also hard to tell how deep water is, or whether the road underneath has been washed away.
The advice is simple and worth remembering: turn around, don't drown.
