Florida isn’t out of the woods yet; Fay could bring more heavy flooding to areas in its track…
As I was watching some of the radar loops from around Florida, it occurred to me that some of this heavy rain is falling in areas where there is some elevation. Thus, the rain will have to collect […]
As Fay makes its way across the state, Floridians statewide are preparing for (or already experiencing) the wind and rain. Up to ten inches of rain have been reported from Fay, which can mean flooding for certain parts of Florida. Along with the potential for flooding, what’s also scary is that Fay’s track has shifted […]
A low category of storm still deserves a high level of preparation. All tropical storms and hurricanes can bring severe damage and loss…
As a storm approaches, we should consider all of its potentially deadly aspects - including storm surge, wind speed, and rainfall. Don’t focus only on what category of storm is coming, […]
As a hurricane approaches, high winds can bring massive destruction, but it is a hurricane’s flooding that can cause the most damage… A hurricane’s category (Category 1, Category 2, etc.) tells the wind speed of a storm, but not other important factors, like how quickly the storm itself is moving, or the amount of rainfall a […]
If a town in a 500-Year Flood Zone last flooded in the year 2000, when will it flood next? The answer to that question may not be so obvious…
Prior to this June, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, was described as the city that would never flood. Surely, many residents felt safe because of this rumor, like Cedar […]
Flooding is the nation’s #1 natural disaster. Are you prepared?
The recent flooding in the mid-west has drawn the nation’s attention to a disaster of epic proportions. Many who thought they were safe from the rising waters found themselves evacuating on short notice, then returning to damaged or destroyed homes.
Now more than ever I would […]
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