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Grandview uses 3D models to map flooding

The Municipal Posted on September 16, 2021 by Deborah GerbersSeptember 16, 2021
flooding

Grandview, Mo., is a first-ring suburb just south of Kansas City, with a population of about 25,000. The city has implemented the use of three-dimensional printing to create models of flooded areas following a series of flooding events in 2017. … Continue reading →

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How a new system in Dickinson, N.D., gives residents real-time flood alerts

The Municipal Posted on June 16, 2021 by Mary Jane BogleJune 16, 2021
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Most people underestimate the height of standing water in roadways and the speed at which water can rise in sudden storms. Unfortunately, that water can do real damage to vehicles — or to the drivers and passengers themselves. We’ve all … Continue reading →

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Midwest City turns floodplain into mountain bike hub

The Municipal Posted on May 29, 2020 by Lauren CaggianoMay 29, 2020
floodpain

There’s much more to trail systems than their face value. For instance, grassroots advocacy organization Rails-to-Trails Conservancy has released research in October 2019 that found active transportation infrastructure, like trails, currently contributes more than $34.1 billion to the U.S. economy … Continue reading →

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Nebraska rebounds following historic flooding

The Municipal Posted on February 21, 2020 by Barb SieminskiFebruary 21, 2020
Nebraska

Nebraska, Missouri, South Dakota, Kansas and Iowa have dealt with massive flooding throughout spring 2019, with some areas experiencing prolonged flooding along the Missouri River well into December. Starting mid-March, the 2019 Midwestern U.S. floods marked the wettest January-to-May period … Continue reading →

Posted in Streets, Highways, & Bridges | Tagged february 2020, highways & bridges, nebraska, Niobrara, streets, The Municipal | Leave a reply

Texas applies lessons from Harvey toward recovery and flood mitigation planning

The Municipal Posted on September 7, 2019 by Barb SieminskiSeptember 6, 2019

In August 2017 a catastrophic Hurricane Harvey left his calling card with the good people of Houston and southeast Texas who hadn’t invited him in the first place.           The Category 4 high winds — 130 mph — and a … Continue reading →

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Niles and MWRD recognized for flood relief project

The Municipal Posted on October 23, 2018 by Catey TraylorOctober 22, 2018
Water & Energy

The village of Niles, Ill., and the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago earned the Public Works Project of the Year award through the American Public Works Association Chicago Metro Chapter for their partnership on the Cleveland Corridor sewer … Continue reading →

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Myrtle Beach banishes flooding with deepwater ocean outfalls

The Municipal Posted on September 11, 2018 by Andrew MentockSeptember 11, 2018
Hidden beneath Myrtle Beach, S.C.’s, shore and the ocean are four deepwater ocean outfalls that are designed to reduce flooding in the city by diverting water back into the ocean. (Shutterstock.com)

Floods and rising sea levels have been an increasingly difficult issue throughout much of the world. Already in 2018, several cities have experienced floods so bad that they were considered 50-year, 100-year and 500-year floods. “Those seem to come more … Continue reading →

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Water, water everywhere: Missouri communities continue cleanup after May flooding

The Municipal Posted on August 12, 2017 by Julie YoungAugust 15, 2017

When the rains began to pummel much of the Central U.S. in late April and early May, community leaders in Missouri knew it was no ordinary spring shower. Within days, over 12 inches of precipitation fell and tornadoes twisted across … Continue reading →

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Driving in Flood Conditions

The Municipal Posted on June 16, 2014 by The MunicipalJune 3, 2014
safety tip of the month

With so many storms occurring in recent days, particularly in the Midwest and South, now is a good time to review precautions your drivers can take if they ever find themselves driving in an area threatened by flooding. According to … Continue reading →

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Safe to proceed: Roadway flooding solution

The Municipal Posted on August 20, 2012 by The MunicipalAugust 1, 2012
roadway flooding solutions

Flooding causes more deaths and property damage in the U.S. than any other severe weather-related event. A mere six inches of fast-moving water can knock over an adult. It takes only two feet of rushing water to carry away most … Continue reading →

Posted in Disaster Response, Transportation | Tagged bexar, county, flood, flooding, gauging, texas, water | Leave a reply

FX1 LED Flood Light

The Municipal Posted on December 13, 2011 by The MunicipalDecember 13, 2011

Philips Hadco’s new FX1 LED flood light is sleek with precision designed injection molded optics. Six different optic plates and three mounting options provide versatility for use in many outdoor lighting applications. The FX1 uses the Philips LEDgine platform, which … Continue reading →

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