Flash Flooding in the Upper Valley

3/11/2022 (Permalink)

Be prepared for flash flooding

The Summer months are not that far away and it got me thinking about warm weather preparedness..

We think about vacations, going to the beach and just enjoying the hazy days of Summer. We are lucky in the Upper Valley that we don't often have to deal with damaging storms that other parts of the country do.

The Upper Valley has been unfortunate enough to have been stricken with drought conditions and sudden heavy rains the past couple of Summers leading to flash flooding, locally in the Lebanon area where numerous roads were washed away leaving some stranded until the roads could be repaired.

Preparation for the Summer months is just as important as preparing for the Winter months.

So, what can we do to prepare for flooding and sudden Summer storms?

According to ReadyGov flooding is a temporary overflow of water onto land that is normally dry and floods are the most common natural disaster in the United States.

Floods can result from rain, snow ,storms surges and more, floods can develop slowly or quickly. Flash floods come with no warning.

If you are under a flood warning you should find shelter immediately and NEVER drive through or walk through flood waters,6 inches of water can knock you down and 1 foot of water can sweep away your vehicle.

Having the necessary supplies at home is important if you find yourself living on a washed out road and without electricity as we did in Lebanon Two years in a row.

Learn and practice evacuation routes, shelter plans, and flash flood response. Gather supplies, including non-perishable foods, cleaning supplies, medications and water for several days, in case you must leave immediately or if services are cut off in your area.

For information on how you can receive alerts, follow this helpful link: Alerts

Stay safe during the Summer months and remember that SERVPRO is just a phone call if you need us! 603-298-6942 #stayprepared