Spring Flood Risks for Central and Eastern US

According to NOAA's Spring Outlook released last week, rivers in western New York and eastern New England have the greatest risk of spring flooding in part because of heavy snowpack coupled with possible spring rain. The NOAA's Spring Outlook identifies areas at risk of spring flooding and expectations for temperature, precipitation and drought from April through June. The outlook provides emergency managers, water managers, state and local officials, and the public with valuable information to help with flood preparation and protection.

Spring Flood Risk


Eastern United States
Across eastern New England and western New York, record snowfall and unusually cold temperatures in February through early March retained a significant snowpack, raising flood concerns. Significant river ice across northern New York and northern New England increase the risk of flooding related to ice jams. If there is quick warm up with heavy rainfall this spring, rivers in these areas are expected to exceed moderate flood levels. 
Central United States

In Missouri and eastern Kansas, there is a 50% chance of exceeding moderate flood levels in small streams and rivers in the lower Missouri River basin. This area typically experiences minor to moderate flooding during the spring months. This increased flood potential will be driven by rain and thunderstorms. 
Moderate flooding has occurred in portions of the Ohio River basin, including the Tennessee and Cumberland rivers from melting snow and recent heavy rains. This flooding has primed soils and streams for flooding to persist in Kentucky, southern Illinois, and southwest Indiana with the typical heavy spring rains seen in this area. 
Minor river flooding is possible from the Gulf Coast through the Ohio River Valley and into the Southeast from Texas eastward and up the coast to Virginia. Thanks to below normal snowfall this winter, the upper Midwest eastward to Michigan has a low risk of flooding. However, heavy rainfall at any time can lead to flooding, even in areas of low risk. 
For more details on the Spring Flood Risk, check out the National Hydrologic Assessment here: http://www.nws.noaa.gov/hic/nho/. 
Now is the time to prepare for spring weather! BIG BAGS USA® flood barriers provide lightening fast flood protection at a fraction of the cost. Our flood barriers are packaged seven systems per pallet. That's 105 linear foot of protection that can be easily stockpiled. All flood control mitigation plans should include an easily stored product such as BIG BAGS USA®. We're always ready to help local, state and federal agencies...Be Prepared!     

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