IowaHSEM on Horizon: "Today’s #SWAW focus = 🌧️ 🌊 🛟. Floods are one of the most common hazards in t"

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Today’s #SWAW focus = 🌧️ 🌊 🛟. Floods are one of the most common hazards in the U.S., but not all #floods are alike. There are many misconceptions about when & where floods occur. Know the difference between flood fact & fictionReady.iowa.gov/floodsF7B #ReadyPw5

Flood Safety Myth vs. Fact
Myth: Flash floods only happen near rivers or streams.
Fact: While flash floods commonly occur near rivers/streams, other areas such as dense, urban zones can be at risk.
Myth: You can drive through flood water if it's not too deep.
Fact: It only takes 12 inches of water to quickly sweep away your car or cause it to float.
Myth: The risk for flooding goes away during the winter.
Fact: Floods can actually occur during the winter season due to snowmelt and ice jams.

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