Flash flood risk, drought relief to grow from Texas to Carolinas and Georgia; a Mississippi woman died after vehicle was swept away by flood waters

About this episode

This episode discusses the increasing risk of flash flooding and drought relief across several states due to heavy rain and thunderstorms.

Repeated rounds of heavy rain and thunderstorms will focus from Texas to the Carolinas, easing drought for some, but raising the risk of flash flooding and travel disruptions through the end of May. With more rain in the forecast, drivers should remember: “turn around, Don’t drown,” when they cannot see the road under floodwater. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Topics covered

• flash flooding
• drought relief
• heavy rain
• thunderstorms
• travel disruptions
• safety tips

Keywords

• flash flood
• drought
• Texas
• Carolinas
• Georgia
• Mississippi
• heavy rain
• thunderstorms
• travel safety

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Texas, Carolinas, Georgia, Mississippi

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