Visit Floodsmart to find out if your home is at risk for a flood.
If you are in a high flood risk area:
Elevate the furnace, water heater, and electric panel in your home.
Construct barriers to stop floodwater from entering the building and seal walls in basements with waterproofing compounds, if possible.
Verify that you have flood insurance, which is not typically covered with property insurance. See "Flood Insurance" for more information.
Understand the difference between a flood watch and a flood warning.
Do not attempt to cross a flowing stream on foot. Even water only six inches deep, when moving at a high rate of speed, can knock you off your feet.
Never drive through flooded areas or standing water. Shallow, swiftly flowing water can wash a car from a roadway.
Roadbeds may not be intact under the water. If a vehicle stalls, abandon it immediately and seek higher ground. Rapidly rising water may engulf the vehicle and its occupants.
Be especially cautious at night when it's harder to recognize flood dangers.
Do not camp or park your vehicle along streams and washes, particularly during threatening conditions.