DULUTH, MN-- After talking about lightning and hail for Tuesday's severe weather awareness week topic, Wednesday's topic will take a look at another mode of severe weather, which is flooding.
Flooding is the most common and most costliest natural disaster in the U.S.
Flash Flooding can happen anywhere no matter where you live.
According to the National Weather Service (NWS), flooding claims around 200 lives each year, can force hundreds of thousands of people from their homes and property damage from flooding can exceed two billion dollars.
Most deaths from flooding and flash flooding occur at night with about half of those deaths occurring in cars or other vehicles. It's also sad to note that most of the deaths occur when people drive around road signs and barricades that indicate the road is closed or washed out ahead.
It's important to know when watches and warnings are issued if flash flooding is in the forecast. Remember that a watch means that flooding is possible, and a warning means that flooding is occurring or imminent and you should evacuate to higher ground immediately if you are advised to do so.
WHAT TO KNOW AND WHAT YOU SHOULD DO BEFORE A FLOOD
Rainfalls in the Spring and Summer can be heavy and lead to flash flooding in a short period of time, but there are steps that you can take to reduce the risk of being harmed and destruction of property.
- Assemble an emergency supply kit, which should include enough supplies for you and your family to have for at least three days
- Make an emergency plan
- Have a NOAA Weather Radio
- Be sure to elevate any appliances, especially in areas where the flooding risk is high
- Get Flood Insurance, and the best way to do that is to talk to your insurance provider about your policy and determine from there if you need to add coverage. It's suggested to potentially learn about the National Flood Insurance Policy as well, and you can click here to learn about that.
DRIVING SAFETY
It's important to know the following safety tips if you are driving or out walking:
- Six inches of rushing water can knock over and carry an adult away
- Six inches of rushing water can also cause vehicles to lose control and potentially even stall
- 12 inches of rushing water can float many vehicles
- 18-24 inches of rushing water can float away SUVs, vans and trucks
WHAT TO DO DURING A FLASH FLOOD
Most flash floods occur within six hours of the beginning of a heavy rainfall. Here's what you should do in the event of flash flooding in your area:
- Be prepared to leave and go to higher ground
- Avoid areas at highest risk for flooding, such as low spots, canyons, etc.
- Don't attempt to cross a flowing stream by food
- NEVER drive through areas that are flooded or even having standing water
- If your vehicle stalls, evacuate it and seek higher ground
- Be vigilant at night, as its more difficult to recognize flooding
- Be sure you know the difference between a watch and a warning
SOME MAJOR FLOODING EVENTS IN THE NORTHLAND OVER THE YEARS
The Northland has experienced some major flooding events in recent years, and in some areas, the same area or areas getting hit multiple times. There have been three major floods in the area over the last decade, with the most recent one in June 2018. Duluth was hit hard in the June 2012 flood. Duluth was even hit with two floods back in 1972 as well.
Click here to read about the June 2018 flood, here for the July 2016 flood, here for the June 2012 flood and here for the floods in 1972, with two impacting Duluth and one impacting the Brainerd Lakes area.
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