Do not camp or park your vehicle along streams and washes, particularly during threatening conditions.

If you are near a river be aware of water levels and be prepared to take action to move to higher ground if river levels rise.

Do not enter areas that are already flooded.

Do not try to cross a flowing stream on foot when the water is at or above your knees.

If walking or fishing along a river, be aware that erosion from swift running water can cause river banks to collapse.

Never let your children play around high water, storm drains, viaducts or arroyos.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize flood dangers.

Nearly half of all flash flood fatalities are auto related.  While driving your automobile look out for flooding at highway dips, bridges and low areas.  Two feet of water will carry away most automobiles.  Never attempt to drive over a flooded road.  The road bed may be washed out under the water and you could be stranded or trapped.  If the vehicle stalls, leave it immediately and seek higher ground.  Rising water may engulf the vehicle and sweep it away.

THE BEST ADVICE IF YOU ARE IN A VEHICLE…TURN AROUND…DON'T DROWN.

During flash flood season, and year round, stay abreast of the latest weather information.  You can receive the latest forecasts and immediate notification of warnings on NOAA weather radio.