GREENSBORO, N.C. — There are a host of myths when it comes to the weather.
Things could become dangerous, very quickly, if you buy into them.
With flooding a possibility in the Triad later this week, we're taking a closer look at what you should and should not do before and after the storm.
Myth: flash floods only happen along creeks and streams.
Flash flooding occurs quickly from heavy rain and definitely happens in urban areas.
Many will remember multiple flooding incidents along Wendover Avenue in recent years.
Myth: larger SUV's, and trucks are safe to drive through flood water.
It is never a good idea to drive, or walk, through a flooded road.
Six inches of water can stall most cars and as little as two feet of water can wash away some of those larger vehicles.
So what should you be doing?
Make a plan, if flooding does happen near by, where will you, your family and pets go to seek shelter?
Clear outdoor drains in your yard and gutters on your house.
Stay indoors as the storm moves through.
Lastly, get storm and emergency information from a trusted source.
"Unfortunately as we have seen the past few years, a lot of false information, incorrect information, and a lot of experts, online and social media, I would take all of that with a grain of salt. I will look for those trusted sources of information," said August Vernon, the Winston-Salem, Forsyth County director of Emergency Management.
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