Meridian Flooding
* Getting some serious reports of flooding now in downtown Meridian. Rush Hospital's Emergency Room has around 2 feet of water in it, and many other areas are experiencing some flooding. Here are some other areas that we're getting reports from:14th Ave. and 17th St.
8th Ave. and 28th St.
State Blvd. and 20th St.
Arthur St. and 59th Avenue
* Ideally, no one would be out driving for the next few hours. If you must venture out, here are some flood safety guidelines:
Do not walk through flowing water. Currents can be deceptive; six inches of moving water can knock you off your feet. Use a pole or stick to ensure that the ground is still there before you go through an area where the water is not flowing.
Do not drive through a flooded area. More people drown in their cars than anywhere else. Don't drive around road barriers; the road may be washed out. A car can float in as little as two feet of water.
Stay away from power lines and electrical wires. The number two flood killer after drowning is electrocution. Electrical currents can travel through water.
posted by WTOK Weather Staff @ 4:23 PM
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