St. Marys County Commissioners advises residents to Be Aware and Be Prepared for flooding around high tide between 8pm and 9pm tonight.
The National Weather Service expects that tides should be less than this morning but still over 2ft in addition to the astronomical high tide. Wind speeds will range from 20 to 40 mph near the shores and the wind direction will be from the North.
Please be aware of the following flood safety tips for driving:
– Do not drive unless necessary.
– Do not drive through flooded areas. If you see a flooded-out roadway ahead, turn around and find another route to get to your destination.
– If there is no other route, proceed to higher ground and wait for the waters to subside.
– Even if the water appears shallow enough to cross, do not attempt to cross a flooded road. Water can conceal dips, or worse, floodwaters can damage roadways, washing away the entire road surface and a significant amount of ground.
– If your car stalls, abandon it immediately and climb to higher ground.
– Remember, 6 inches of water will reach the bottom of most passenger cars, causing loss of control or possible stalling.
– One foot of water will float many vehicles.
– Two feet of rushing water can carry away most vehicles including SUV’s and pick-ups.