Floods

Floods are both very common and very dangerous. They can occur because of short prolonged periods of rain, tropical storms and hurricanes, or dam breaches. It is important to take precautions before a flood happens. Some floods can develop slowly while flash floods can develop in just a few minutes. 

Remember:

• A Flood Watch means flooding is possible.
• A Flood Warning means flooding is occurring or will occur soon (and evacuations may be necessary).
• A Flash Flood Watch means flash flooding may be possible.
• A Flash Flood Warning means flash flooding is occurring; seek higher ground.

Before flooding occurs:

• Determine how flooding could impact your home. Visit FEMA's Floodsmart website to learn more about the risks.
• Talk to your insurance provider to determine if you need flood insurance. For more information on Flood Insurance, visit FEMA's Floodsmart website.
• If you are in a high-risk area, elevate your furnace, water heater, and electric panel in your home.
• Check your emergency kit regularly.
• Sign up for Alert Montgomery to get updates directly to your cell phone or email.

If an event occurs that could lead to flooding, listen to the radio, watch television, and pay attention to any information from Alert Montgomery, for instructions and warnings.

For more information on floods, visit Ready.gov