Flood and flash flood alerts in effect right now, and when to move to higher ground
9 activeA flood watch means flooding is possible. A flood warning or flash flood warning means it is happening or about to, and it is never safe to drive or walk into floodwater.
Flood WarningMason, WAUntil Nov 12, 5:00 AM PST
Flood Warning issued November 11 at 7:39PM PST by NWS Seattle WA
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued late tonight at 500 AM PST.
Washington
Flood WarningBrevard, FLUntil Nov 12, 12:00 PM EST
Flood Warning issued November 11 at 8:41PM EST by NWS Melbourne FL
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Thursday afternoon at noon EST.
Florida
Flood WarningLake, FL; Volusia, FLUntil Nov 12, 12:00 PM EST
Flood Warning issued November 11 at 8:34PM EST by NWS Melbourne FL
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Thursday afternoon at noon EST.
Florida
Flood WarningSeminole, FLUntil Nov 12, 12:00 PM EST
Flood Warning issued November 11 at 8:45PM EST by NWS Melbourne FL
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Thursday afternoon at noon EST.
Florida
Flood WarningSeminole, FLUntil Nov 12, 12:15 PM EST
Flood Warning issued November 11 at 8:46PM EST by NWS Melbourne FL
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Thursday afternoon at 1215 PM EST.
Florida
Flood WarningDeSoto, FLUntil Nov 13, 5:00 PM EST
Flood Warning issued November 11 at 8:05PM EST until November 13 at 5:00PM EST by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Thursday afternoon at 100 PM EST.
Florida
Flood WarningLake, FL; Volusia, FLUntil Nov 15, 7:00 AM EST
Flood Warning issued November 11 at 8:37PM EST until November 15 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Melbourne FL
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Thursday afternoon at noon EST.
Florida
Flood WarningMaricopa, AZ; Yuma, AZUntil Nov 17, 11:00 AM MST
Flood Warning issued November 11 at 11:41AM MST until November 17 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Arizona
Flood AdvisoryBrooks, TXUntil Nov 15, 12:00 PM CST
Flood Advisory issued November 11 at 7:43PM CST until November 15 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Brownsville TX
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely. Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Thursday afternoon at 100 PM CST.
Texas
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What to do
General steps from official sources.
Get ready
Now
If you are in a flood-prone or low-lying area, get to higher ground immediately when water starts to rise.
Source: NWS: During a flood
Decide
If conditions worsen
Evacuate immediately when water starts to rise. If told to leave, go right away. Follow orders from local emergency management.
Source: NWS: During a flood
Ride it out
During
It is never safe to drive or walk into flood waters. Six inches of fast-moving water can knock over an adult, and twelve inches of rushing water can carry away most cars. Never drive around the barriers blocking a flooded road.
Source: NWS: Turn Around Don't Drown
Recover
After, once it is safe
Stay out of floodwater and do not drive through flooded areas. Return home only when local authorities say it is safe.
Source: CDC: Returning Home After a Natural Disaster
What the flood alerts mean
A flood watch means flooding is possible. A flood warning or flash flood warning means it is happening or about to, and it is never safe to drive or walk into floodwater.
Flood Watch
Issued when conditions are favorable for flooding. It does not mean flooding will occur, but it is possible. If flash flooding is specifically possible, the watch says so.
Flood Warning
Issued when flooding is imminent or occurring.
Flash Flood Warning
Issued when flash flooding is imminent or occurring. The NWS uses three tiers: base, considerable and catastrophic.
River Flood Watch and Warning
A watch means river flooding is possible at one or more forecast points along a river. A warning means river flooding is occurring or imminent.
Alert thresholds are set by each National Weather Service office, so the numbers can differ where you live. The text of the alert for your location is what applies. Source: NWS Baltimore/Washington: Watch/Warning/Advisory Definitions. For the full comparison across alert types, see watch vs warning vs advisory.
Key steps from our guides
Each point links to the official page it comes from.
- It is never safe to drive or walk into flood waters. Turn around, don't drown. NWS: Turn Around Don't Drown
- Never drive around the barriers blocking a flooded road. The road may have collapsed under the water. NWS: Turn Around Don't Drown
- Evacuate immediately when water starts to rise, and get to higher ground if you are in a flood-prone or low-lying area. NWS: During a flood
- If you are trapped by moving water, get to the highest possible point and call 911 if you can. NWS: During a flood
- Fix water problems as soon as possible and dry all items completely. EPA: Mold cleanup in your home
- Absorbent or porous materials such as ceiling tiles and carpet may have to be thrown away if they become moldy. EPA: Mold cleanup in your home
- If the water was sewage or other contaminated water, call a professional experienced with that damage. EPA: Mold cleanup in your home
- Do not run the HVAC system if you know or suspect that it is contaminated with mold. EPA: Mold cleanup in your home
- Before cleaning up mold, put on an N95 respirator, goggles and protective gloves. Throw away items that absorbed water, like rugs, mattresses and stuffed animals. CDC: Returning Home After a Natural Disaster
Flood alerts by state
Open a state to see its current warnings, watches and advisories.
Common questions about flood alerts
What is a flood watch?
Issued when conditions are favorable for flooding. It does not mean flooding will occur, but it is possible. If flash flooding is specifically possible, the watch says so.
What is a flood warning?
Issued when flooding is imminent or occurring.
What is a flash flood warning?
Issued when flash flooding is imminent or occurring. The NWS uses three tiers: base, considerable and catastrophic.
What is a river flood watch and warning?
A watch means river flooding is possible at one or more forecast points along a river. A warning means river flooding is occurring or imminent.
Alert data comes from the National Weather Service and is refreshed every 15 minutes.