Flash flooding can occur with little to no warning.

The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for Clermont County from 4:00 AM December 21, 2013 through 7:00 AM December 22, 2013. Floods can be caused by excessive rains, severe thunderstorms, winter snow thaws, and dam / levee failures. Flash flooding can occur with little to no warning.

Flooding causes more deaths per year than any other severe weather related hazard.  The majority of flood related deaths are caused when vehicles are driven into high water or pedestrians walk into or near flood waters. As little as 6 inches of water can knock over an adult and a mere 18 inches of water can carry a vehicle downstream.

With the potential for heavy rain this weekend, Clermont County residents are urged to take the following precautions:

• Tune into local radio or television for updates on changing weather conditions
• Be aware that flash flooding can occur. If there is a possibility of a flash flood, move to higher ground immediately.
• Do not walk through moving water.
• Do not attempt to drive through flooded areas. The road bed may be washed out under the water.
• Do not drive around road closure signs or barricades. Turn around and go a different way.
• Be cautious driving at night when it is harder to see flood dangers.

For additional flood preparedness tips, visit: www.ready.gov/floods