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Your perception of rain probably depends on the area where you live. If you’re used to rain, you might just think, “Oh, it’s just rain -- again,” but if you live in a coastal area plagued by tropical storms, you’re no stranger to flood waters. You might find rain relaxing, or the stressful driving conditions might seem too much to bear. The various dangers of rain might seem obvious to some people, while others won’t notice them until an accident strikes.

Flooding

While most people might equate a tropical storm with harsh winds, these storms also dump a mass of rainwater over the land, which can cause inland flooding. Even areas that do not encounter tropical storms but see a vast amount of rainfall could potentially flood. Walking in floodwater, even if it is just 15 centimeters (6 inches) deep, could cause accidents like drowning. Downed wires can cause electric shock. Driving through flood waters is not a smart idea, either, as vehicles can be swept away in as little as 60 centimeters (about 24 inches).

Automobile Accidents

More car accidents happen in wet weather. The rainfall can partially obstruct your vision, especially if your wiper blades are old and brittle. Sometimes drivers forget to turn on their headlights, which help other drivers see them on the road. Driving too fast on wet, slick roads or following too closely to another vehicle often causes accidents because it takes longer for your car to adjust on the wet roads, and the slickness of the road might cause cars to skid. Driving through the water that collects toward the sides of roads could cause you to hydroplane or slide off the road completely.