Dave Morgan, UNL Assistant Director, Nebraska Test Lab discusses using caution in flood areas.
Sightseers in the flood areas should use caution. Property owners in flood area should be aware of hazards.

Flood Water Hazards - Threat to Life - British Columbia Ministry of Environment.
Avoid walking or driving though water or getting too close to watercourses surging with floodwaters. Assume walking in moving water deeper than6 inches is potentially dangerous.

Flood Water or Standing Water Health Risks
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Flood Water After A Disaster or Emergency
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Soil Testing Following Flooding, Overland Flow of Waste Waters and other Freshwater Related Disasters
Texas A&M System, AgriLIFE Extension

Electrical Safety Tips: Advice for OPPD Customers on Flood Safety

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Emergency Preparedness and Response