LEON COUNTY, Fla. (WTXL) - A flash flood watch has been issued for Leon County for the next two days.
Leon County officials say a flash flood watch has been issued from Tuesday, July 31 to Thursday, August 2.
The warning starts at 8 p.m. on Tuesday and ends at 8 p.m. on Thursday.
Officials are offering the following tips to residents in the area regarding flood waters:
- Never drive through standing water. Treat any intersection with non-working traffic signals as an “all way” stop. Be prepared to stop at every intersection.
- Do not walk through flood waters. It only takes six inches of water to knock you down.
- Don’t go into any room if water has submerged electrical outlets or cords.
- After a flood, stay out of standing water or structures until authorities advise it’s safe.
- Standing water could contain toxins, chemicals, dangerous debris and wildlife.
Visit Leon County's comprehensive website to learn more about the area’s flood hazards and how residents can become better prepared. To sign up for timely emergency alerts, visit www.LeonCountyFL.gov/News.
