Weather Safety - Floods

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	In a flood situation, how deep does moving water have to be to knock a person down?
A.One inch Incorrect! Keep Going^® B.Six inches Correct! If you have to walk through water, walk where the water is not moving C.One foot Incorrect! Keep Going^® D.Two feet Incorrect! Keep Going^®
	True or False: Flash flooding can always be predicted well in advance.
A.True Incorrect! Keep Going^® B.False Correct! Flash flooding can occur with little or no warning as a result of severe thunderstorms or heavy rain from 'training' storms, or storms that continually move over the same areas
	What time of year do floods typically occur?
A.Spring Incorrect! Keep Going^® B.Summer Incorrect! Keep Going^® C.Winter Incorrect! Keep Going^® D.Any time of year Correct! Floods can happen in any month, in any state in the United States and are the overall most dangerous storm related threat
	What should you do if a flash flood is imminent?
A.Wait for instructions from local authorities Incorrect! Keep Going^® B.Move to higher ground immediately Correct! If a flash flood is imminent, move immediately to higher ground, do not wait for further instructions
	Which of the following areas can flash floods occur in suddenly?
A.Streams Incorrect! Keep Going^® B.Drainage channels Incorrect! Keep Going^® C.Canyons Incorrect! Keep Going^® D.All of the above Correct! Be aware of streams, drainage channels and canyons in your area; flash floods are known to occur suddenly in such places without typical warnings such as rain clouds or heavy rain

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