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!