Tangier Island: Doomed?
Photo by Eli Christman, Creative Commons License When one hears the name, “Tangier Island”, pleasant thoughts of tropical vistas with swaying palm trees might come... Read More
8 Tips for Reducing Flood Risk
Many homeowners are complacent, even during major downpours, because they are enjoying a false sense of security. Incredibly, most homeowners think that they are fully... Read More
An Unexpected Flood Threat: Ice Dams
We are all too familiar with annual springtime floods that arise from a deadly combination of snowmelt and seasonal showers. But there is an unexpected... Read More
Houston Rebuilds with Flooding in Mind
People across the country were breathing a deep sigh of relief as the long and devastating 2017 hurricane season drew to a close. As cities... Read More
New Study Greatly Expands US Flood Zone
A team of UK-US engineers and scientists have presented their findings, after using cutting-edge technology to study flood patterns in the US. The results of... Read More
Reducing Run-Off to Prevent Floods
Over the past few decades, more and more cities are recognizing — and acting on — the effects of run-off. The problem is a relatively... Read More
Hurrican Harvey hits Houston: Part 2
At the time of the last post, Hurricane Harvey had pounded the Texas coastline with high winds and lashing rain. Witnesses reported that the rain... Read More
Hurricane Harvey Hits Houston, Part 1
Anyone landing at the Houston International Airport on a clear day will enjoy a sweeping view of the coastline, as well as the spit of... Read More
Tropical storm Emily overwhelms Miami Beach’s anti-flood system
The city of Miami Beach is in a very precarious position; the land it perches upon is at once being gobbled by sea level rise,... Read More
Historic Ellicott City: One Year after the Flood
As we approach the one-year anniversary of the historic floods that wiped out the quaint Main Street business district of Ellicott City, Maryland; a visit... Read More