Much of the nation’s flood control infrastructure was designed for 20th century storms and flooding. And in many cases, stormwater systems, levees and dams are now approaching the end of their ...

Amid hammering rainfall, viscous mud flows and multiple state emergency declarations, Los Angeles County’s Byzantine flood control system has thus far absorbed near-record precipitation — a ...

Heavy rainfall on Wednesday night led to significant flooding in parts of Henrietta, Mendon, and Avon, causing washed-out ...

In their request to add the garage, the owner said doing so would ensure that electrical and mechanical systems were above the flood zone. The development of Davis Islands by D.P. Davis began in 1924.

Last month, the Hostess City experienced three major flooding events from historic Savannah to downtown, prompting studies to show where flooding is most prone. Officials urged residents to be ...

The study introduces an intelligent system designed for real-time monitoring and early warning of flood invasions in subway tunnels. Through scaled model experiments, the researchers identified ...

MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) - Experts are asking Vermonters to check their septic systems, even if they think they’re working, because flooding may have caused some damage. Contractors at Hartigan ...

Dayton’s flood protection system was designed to manage a storm the size of the Great 1913 Flood, plus another 40%. The historic flood saw 9-11 inches of rain in three days across the 4,000 ...

Also, municipal drainage systems often tie into state ones, so changes have to account for that. Hill said flooding on roadways is a huge concern for DOT and in many respects more difficult to ...