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Grandview uses 3D models to map flooding

The Municipal Posted on September 16, 2021 by Deborah GerbersSeptember 16, 2021
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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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Nebraska rebounds following historic flooding

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

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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Safe to proceed: Roadway flooding solution

The Municipal Posted on August 20, 2012 by The MunicipalAugust 1, 2012
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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

Bridge rebuilt in days within the Cherokee Nation

The Municipal Posted on February 6, 2023 by Denise FedorowFebruary 6, 2023
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When major flooding washed out the bridge and culverts in the Cherokee Nation in Tahlequah, Okla., in May, the executive director of transportation and infrastructure for the Cherokee Nation, Michael Lynn, knew the department had to do something fast. Lynn … Continue reading →

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Kingman promotes play and quality of life with park updates

The Municipal Posted on December 29, 2022 by Nicholette CarlsonDecember 29, 2022
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In Kingman, Ariz., there are 14 parks, two aquatic facilities, a splash pad and an 18-hole golf course. There are multiple ramadas, or public shade structures, and picnic areas with mountain views. Centennial Park has a 0.9-mile natural surface walking … Continue reading →

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Agencies pool resources together in times of trouble

The Municipal Posted on September 17, 2022 by Beth Anne Brink-CoxSeptember 16, 2022
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In times of trouble and need, our country has often banded together to be of assistance; celebrities and ordinary people alike shoveled sand into bags and placed them at levees during flooding. Community-wide cleanup efforts occurred after tornadoes, hurricanes and … Continue reading →

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Ocala, Florida, retains Class 3 rating

The Municipal Posted on September 15, 2022 by Denise FedorowSeptember 15, 2022
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The city of Ocala, Fla., has retained its Class 3 Community Rating System, which is basically the ISO rating for flooding and helps those in the city receive lower flood insurance costs. But, according to Sean Lanier, city engineer and … Continue reading →

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Brownsville, Texas, works to improve drainage system

The Municipal Posted on June 6, 2022 by Julie YoungJune 6, 2022
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Located on the western Gulf Coast of South Texas and adjacent to the Mexican border, Brownsville is one of the southernmost cities in the contiguous U.S. It is a 146-square-mile community that is situated at the intersection of several climates … Continue reading →

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Prioritizing trash capture and clean oceans: Stormwater hoods and traps lead the way in effectiveness

The Municipal Posted on June 1, 2022 by T.J. MullenAugust 1, 2022
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To celebrate Earth Day on April 22, 2022, the Biden administration announced a $542 million investment specifically addressing pollution and plastic waste that flows into the nation’s surface waters, estuaries and oceans. This major subsidy is an important part of … Continue reading →

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