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Flooding in the parking lot of Mystic Aquarium, July 2, 2009. Photo by Stacy Lynn Baum._20110503170549_JPG

Flooding in the parking lot of Mystic Aquarium, July 2, 2009. Photo by Stacy Lynn Baum.

Flooding in the parking lot of Mystic Aquarium, July 2, 2009. Photo by Stacy Lynn Baum._20110503170410_JPG

Flooding in the parking lot of Mystic Aquarium, July 2, 2009. Photo by Stacy Lynn Baum.

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Randy Anagnostis sent in this photo from Route 149 in Colchester, February 2, 2011.

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Photo of Wolcott St. in Waterbury; a total of 8 cars are stuck. (photo courtesy of Rob Shannon, July 2, 2009)

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Driving in flood conditions

Updated: Thursday, 05 May 2011, 2:45 PM EDT
Published : Tuesday, 03 May 2011, 4:30 PM EDT

    (WTNH) - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has reminders for drivers when driving in potential flood conditions.

    • Six inches of water will reach the bottom of most passenger cars causing loss of control and possible stalling.

    • A foot of water will float many vehicles.

    • Two feet of rushing water can carry away most vehicles including sport utility vehicles (SUV’s) and pick-ups.

    (Information from FEMA.gov )

    For more information: Turn Around Don't Drown® from National Weather Service .

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