It only takes 12 inches of rushing water to carry away a small car, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or NOAA. Larry Smith, Washington and Keokuk Counties Emergency Management Coordinator, tells drivers to not try to drive across a flooded road, rather turn around, dont’ drown. He says if a road is covered with water, there’s no way to tell if it’s been washed out or what debris is in the rushing water. Over half of flood-related drownings happen when a vehicle is driven into flood water, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Listen to KCII for weather updates.