Flash Flood Alert on my Phone

A warning sounded on my phone -
An elongated beep -
So loud it must be meant to wake
Whoever is asleep…

Alerting me that there could be,
Within my current range,
A dangerous flash flood, which I
Found really kind of strange.

There is no river and no lake
For many miles around
And certainly no ocean
Barreling towards higher ground.

Yet I was warned, “Stay off the roads 
And don’t attempt to drive
For if a flash flood strikes you would
Be lucky to survive.”

The warning did its job and scared me
Near out of my pants.
Although the sun’s come out, you think I’d drive?
No, not a chance!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Kingston Avatar
August 25, 2024 at 9:19 AM
I'm certainly glad you do not live near water after all. I imagine floods are scary. I've always lived near the ocean or a lake. Now, I live on Lake Ontario, and your poem has motivated me to learn the back stroke !!
Greenhough Avatar
August 19, 2024 at 1:20 PM
Lol. I'd be careful too.
Allison Avatar
August 18, 2024 at 2:22 PM
how bizarre a warning Ilene, but I guess it could save the lives in the right location... it just happened it wasnt yours! hugs Jan xx
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