Here are some things you can do to be better prepared for major flooding

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Jul 10, 2025, 2:10 pm87 ptsTrending
Catastrophic floods can be difficult to prepare for. Sometimes evacuation is the right call, but if it's too late the best bet is to find higher ground nearby. The stakes can be high, because a flash flood may give those in its path only minutes or seconds to react.

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