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Guides · United States · Last checked 2026-11-02

Flood and flash flood

Step by step through a flood, from calling 911 and getting to higher ground to staying out of moving water.

What to do in a flood

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Call 911 if you're trapped or in danger.

If moving water traps you, get to the highest point you can, then call.

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