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GREAT VIDEO: Cars drive through flooded streets
Posted: 05.17.2012 at 1:06 PM
Updated: 05.17.2012 at 5:25 PM
Victoria Spechko

In 1998 Victoria was named Assistant News Director/Reporter for the Myrtle Beach bureau and in 1999 became News Director.

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South Floyd Circle off Cashua Drive in Florence  / First Alert 15 Storm Chaser Gerard Jebaily
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WARNING EXPIRED

FLORENCE -- A flash flood warning issued by the National Weather Service for parts of Florence and Darlington counties expired around 3 p.m., but not before dumping as much as 3-5 inches in just 3-4 hours.

The video attached to this story was shot in several locations in Florence.

The video of the cars driving through the water was shot on Brittany Drive in Florence. The water is about three to four feet deep, but that didn't stop an SUV and a sedan from driving through.

Over on South Floyd Circle, one car wasn't as lucky. It stalled out.

Remember: If roads are flooded, do not attempt to drive through Flood waters are often deeper than they appear.

Flooding may not seem quite as violent as tornadoes or hurricanes, but it can still be deadly.

Every year, more deaths occur from flooding than any other severe weather event. Nearly half of those deaths are people who drown after driving their vehicles into flood water.

It only takes two feet of water to move most vehicles.

The second highest cause of death in floods is people who drown while walking through flood water. Six inches of moving water is all it takes to knock you off your feet.

Keep in mind: "Turn around, don't drown"

 

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