Close this window. The 1984 National Minimum Drinking Age Act, [23 U.S.C. Â§ 158], requires that States prohibit persons under 21 years of age from purchasing or publicly possessing alcoholic beverages as a condition of receiving State highway funds.
Desert soil is thin and dry and cannot absorb a sudden rainstorm and there are few plants to absorb water. The rain rushes down hillsides and mountains and overflows arroyos, flowing into roads and homes in its path. They can occur suddenly and areas far from the actual storm can be flooded.esert soil is thin and dry and cannot absorb a sudden rainstorm and there are few plants to absorb water. The rain rushes down hillsides and mountains and overflows arroyos, flowing into roads and homes in its path. They can occur suddenly and areas far from the actual storm can be flooded.
During a Flood-If a flood is likely in your area, you should: 1  Listen to the radio or television for information. 2  Be aware that flash flooding can occur. 3  If there is any possibility of a flash flood, move immediately to higher ground.4  Do not wait for instructions to move. If there is any possibility of a flash flood, move immediately to higher ground. 2  Do not wait for instructions to move. 3  Be aware of streams, drainage channels, canyons, and other areas known to flood suddenly. 4  Flash floods can occur in these areas with or without such typical warnings as rain clouds or heavy rain.