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Why You Need To Pay Attention To Flood Alerts On Your Phone

February 12, 2026

Updated: February 12, 2026, 7:30 am ESTPublished: February 12, 2026, 7:30 am EST

When flash flood warnings pop up on your phone through the Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) system, you need to pay attention and take action, because those are a special category of flash flood warnings with potentially deadly consequences.

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