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Public Information Statement
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
626 AM EDT Mon Mar 9 2026

...FLOOD SAFETY AWARENESS WEEK...

The National Weather Service (NWS) Boston, MA has declared March
9 through March 13 as Flood Safety Awareness Week. Each day
during the awareness week will feature information about a
different flood related topic.

Nearly every day, flooding happens somewhere in the United States
or its territories. Flooding can occur in any of the fifty states
or U.S. territories at any time of the year. It causes more
damage in the United States than any other weather related event.
On average, floods cause eight billion dollars in damages and
eighty nine fatalities annually. More than half of these deaths
are the result of driving into flood waters.

Being prepared and knowing how to stay safe will help you and
your loved ones survive a flood. Stay safe during a flood by
being prepared in advance. Flooding is one of the leading causes
of weather related fatalities in the U.S. On average, flooding
claims nearly 90 lives each year. More than half of these deaths
occur in motor vehicles when people attempt to drive through
flooded roadways. This happens because people underestimate the
force and power of water, especially when it is moving.

Just six inches of fast-moving water can knock over and carry
off an adult. Twelve inches of water can float a small car. If
that water is moving, it can carry that car away. Eighteen to
twenty-four inches of flowing water can carry away most vehicles,
including large SUVs. It is impossible to tell the exact depth
of water covering a roadway or the condition of the road below
the water. This is especially true at night when your vision is
more limited. It is never safe to drive or walk through flood
waters. Any time you come to a flooded road, walkway, or path,
follow this simple rule: Turn Around Don`t Drown. For more
information and flood safety tips,
visit www.weather.gov/floodsafety

Know what to do before, during and after a flood.
Visit www.weather.gov/floodsafety

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