How Bad Was That Storm?

Reduce Flooding — Sat, 27 Jan 2024 16:34:10 +0000

A week of rain has ended. Flood crests are passing. And many are asking, “How bad was that storm?” The short answer to the question: depending on where you live in the region, you got a 1- to 5-year rainfall. Why is that? And how do you determine it? It’s simple. Let’s start with the […]

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Despite Heavy Weekend Rains, Most Area Channels and Streams Stayed Within Banks

Reduce Flooding — Tue, 11 Jan 2022 01:53:00 +0000

Despite heavy weekend rains, with a few exceptions, streams and channels stayed within their banks. There are several possible explanations. Soil was dry before the rains. Rainfall came in two waves separated by several hours, allowing the first peak to start working its way through the system before the second hit. The amount of rainfall […]

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How Bad Was That Storm?

Despite Heavy Weekend Rains, Most Area Channels and Streams Stayed Within Banks