I still live in the same town I grew up in, even the same zip code. My first vehicle was a '79 Bronco, lifted with 33x12.5" tires. I loved that truck and worked my ass off for it.
Ironically, I stall...
As someone who grew up in an area with flash floods that claimed lives every year, not to mention plenty of cars, I agree. Don't drive in floodwater if you can avoid it. Doesn't matter if you mud bog on the weekends. When you can't avoid it, I'd still prefer to be in something with lots of clearance and minimal electrical requirements. And if it stalls, the starter is at the bottom of the motor, and is electric. So don't stall.