Roads & closures
Check your state's 511 service for closures and road conditions before you drive; it's listed first once you pick a state. Never drive through floodwater: six inches of moving water can knock you down and one foot can sweep a vehicle away. Don't go around barricades, stay away from downed lines, and follow any curfew.
Information may be delayed or incomplete. Always verify with official sources and follow local officials.
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Nationwide
- Turn Around, Don't DrownNever drive into floodwater · National Weather Service
- Local forecast and warningsEnter your ZIP · National Weather Service
Is it safe to drive after a storm?
- Turn around, don't drown. Six inches of moving water can knock you down, and one foot can sweep your vehicle away. (Ready.gov)
- Never drive around barricades on a flooded road; the road may have collapsed underneath. (NWS)
- Stay away from downed lines and check 511 before you go.
- Follow any curfew and give crews room to work.