(Radio Iowa) – Severe Weather Awareness Week is wrapping up with a reminder on how to stay safe during flooding. National Weather Service meteorologist Peter Rogers says flood deaths can be avoided.

Rogers says it does not take much water to carry a car or truck off a roadway.

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He says there are two types of flooding.

Rogers says flooding is another reason they advise you to make up an emergency kit that you have ready to go if you are suddenly forced out of your home.