Just be careful of carrying a pack around during flooding conditions, it could be become a death trap. Imagine walking with you pack in knee or waist deep water unable to see what type of surface on which you are walking, suddenly you fall through an open manhole, The weight of the pack may prevent you from resurfacing.

Perhaps having a hiking pole or hiking staff to use as a probe would be more useful.

Situational awareness is critical in conditions such as these and you need to think through and before (the “what if” game) you make a plan of action.

Pete