Severe storms may bring heavy rain, flash flooding to the Philadelphia region

The threat of flash flooding means water can build up quickly, leaving drivers with little time to react.

When to turn around when water is on roadway

Drivers are reminded of the dangers of driving through flooded roadways.

Meteorologist Adam Joseph says just six inches of water can be enough to cause a car to stall, stranding drivers in the middle of flood waters.

Twelve inches of fast-moving water can carry a small car away, Joseph said.

More than a foot of fast-moving water can carry away most large SUVs.

So, if you are ever in doubt, remember the saying, "turn around, don't drown."

A Flood Watch is in effect for the Philadelphia region as severe storms are set to hit our area on Tuesday.

The Watch went into effect Tuesday morning and will remain in effect until 2 p.m. Wednesday.

For the latest forecast and StormTracker 6 radar, visit 6abc.com/Weather.