Severe Weather Awareness: Flooding & Flash Floods | News [Video]

Storms. Sometimes we love them, sometimes we hate them, and other times we wish we could just send them away. No matter our feelings, we know Mother Nature will always do as she pleases, which means we need to prepare ourselves for the worst of it. Flooding and flash floods falls under that category and StormTeam 3 has what you need to know as the water starts to rise.

According to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, floods claim nearly 200 lives, displace 300,000 people, and cause roughly $2 billion dollars in property damage each year across the country. Flash floods can be some of the most dangerous forms of flooding, especially when they occur at night.

Fast moving water can catch anyone off guard whether you’re going for a walk or driving in your car. The Minnesota DPS states that many flood-related deaths occur in vehicles.

Six inches of quick-moving water is enough to topple and …