I did hear about Dallas today. I'm also amazed at people driving through high water. Flash floods are when water comes out of no where, like around creeks, rivers, bridges, etc. There is a thread on here about some people being swept over a waterfall (there's video), that was a flash flood. The water looks "normal" so people come in or around it and then WHAM, FLOOD. People who are driving through a little bit of high water and then a big wave of water comes through and sweeps them and their car down the river, flash flood. You def need to get smoke detectors fixed. Flashlights and batteries are a must too! I like that you have everyone wearing shoes. I just keep mine close by. Be prepared