Turn Around Don't Drown™ (TADD)
TADD is a NOAA National Weather Service campaign to warn people of the hazards of
walking or driving a vehicle through flood waters.
Q: Why is Turn Around Don't Drown™ so important?
Each year, more deaths occur due to flooding than from any other severe weather related
hazard. The main reason is people underestimate the force and power of water. More than
half of all flood related deaths result from vehicles being swept downstream. Of these, many
are preventable.
Q: What can I do to avoid getting caught is this situation?
Follow these safety rules:
Monitor the NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards, or your favorite news source for vital weather
related information.
If flooding occurs, get to higher ground. Get out of areas subject to flooding. This includes
dips, low spots, canyons, washes etc.
Avoid areas already flooded, especially if the water is flowing fast. Do not attempt to cross
flowing streams. Turn Around Don't Drown
Road beds may be washed out under flood waters. NEVER drive through flooded roadways.
Turn Around Don't Drown™
Do not camp or park your vehicle along streams and washes, particularly during threatening
conditions.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize flood dangers.
TADD is a NOAA National Weather Service campaign to warn people of the hazards of
walking or driving a vehicle through flood waters.
Q: Why is Turn Around Don't Drown™ so important?
Each year, more deaths occur due to flooding than from any other severe weather related
hazard. The main reason is people underestimate the force and power of water. More than
half of all flood related deaths result from vehicles being swept downstream. Of these, many
are preventable.
Q: What can I do to avoid getting caught is this situation?
Follow these safety rules:
Monitor the NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards, or your favorite news source for vital weather
related information.
If flooding occurs, get to higher ground. Get out of areas subject to flooding. This includes
dips, low spots, canyons, washes etc.
Avoid areas already flooded, especially if the water is flowing fast. Do not attempt to cross
flowing streams. Turn Around Don't Drown
Road beds may be washed out under flood waters. NEVER drive through flooded roadways.
Turn Around Don't Drown™
Do not camp or park your vehicle along streams and washes, particularly during threatening
conditions.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize flood dangers.
Flood Safety