If you are driving in a truck or large SUV, it takes about 18 to 24 inches of moving water to sweep it off the road. This is why the National Weather Service uses the phrase "Turn around, don't ...

“It happens very fast, water is a very strong force that is pretty much uncontrollable,” said Deputy Chief Dan Hallowich of the Scranton Fire Department. A small amount of water can prove ...

Water hammer is a dangerous hydraulic shockwave caused when fast-moving water in pipes is suddenly stopped, often by quickly ...

Pay attention to boil water advisories, and keep up with local authorities to see if water is safe for use. If in a boil water advisory, be mindful of only using bottled or treated water. If your home ...

Swift water can be deceiving, quickly knocking people off their feet, even in shallow water. If you do fall into fast-moving water, avoid trying to stand up as the force of the water will likely ...

“Just 30cm of moving water is enough to sweep a vehicle away. It is impossible to gauge the road condition beneath the water and many cars stall when water enters the engine,” says Ranft.

The Pacific Northwest National Laboratory found hydropower generation, a renewable energy resource that uses the force of moving water to generate power, could increase by 5% by 2039 and 10% by ...

If you are stranded in rising water, ... A common mistake drivers make is underestimating the depth and force of floodwaters. “Just 30cm of moving water is enough to sweep a vehicle away.