Upside-Down US Flag Meaning. Historically, flying the U.S. flag upside down is recognized as a distress signal. According to the U.S. Flag Code, an inverted flag should only be used "as a signal ...

Upside-Down US Flag Meaning: 'Distress' Signal Seen Flying Across the US. Published Feb 24, 2025 at 12:58 PM EST Updated Feb 24, 2025 at 8:11 PM EST. By .