Warning sign
Flooded Sign
Water is over the roadway ahead. It is usually posted only when the road is already flooded.
What to do
Turn round. Water depth and whether the surface beneath survived cannot be judged from a car, and moving water carries vehicles far more easily than drivers expect.
- Shape
- Diamond
- Colours
- Yellow with a black symbol and border
- Category
- Warning sign
Warning signs are yellow diamonds. They tell you what the road is about to do, early enough to change speed.
Common questions
What does the flooded sign mean?
Water is over the roadway ahead. It is usually posted only when the road is already flooded.
What should you do at a flooded sign?
Turn round. Water depth and whether the surface beneath survived cannot be judged from a car, and moving water carries vehicles far more easily than drivers expect.
What shape and colour is the flooded sign?
Diamond. Yellow with a black symbol and border.