NOAA's National Weather Service HeadlinesLatest weather and climate headlines from NOAA's National Weather ServiceTurn Around Don't Drown!- September 7, 2004 Each year, more deaths occur due to flooding than from any other severe weather-related hazard. People underestimate the force and power of water. Many preventable deaths occur in automobiles as they are swept downstream. Whether you are driving or walking, if you come to a flooded road, turn around don't drown.http://www.nws.noaa.gov/os/water/tadd/ |