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Winter is upon us and that could mean some hazardous weather! Winter flooding often happens when heavy snowpack is followed by a warming period. Areas of the country including, IA, MN, WI and IL are predicted to have possible winter flooding this week due to the snow storms that hit last weekend. Big Bags USA® is here to warn you of the winter flooding risks and help you to be prepared for whatever the season my throw at us this year! Winter Flood Risk  While you may think that spring showers are the biggest cause of flooding, the winter months pose quite a threat to widespread flooding across the United States. Let's take a look at a few things that could cause flooding in your area this winter: 1. Ice Jams Long periods of below freezing temperatures can cause the surface of rivers to freeze. When the rise in water level or a thaw causes the ice to break into large chunks, the chunks can become jammed. This situation can result in severe flooding. 2. Snow Melt ...

Big Bags USA® flood control systems can handle the highest demands at a fraction of the costs normally associated with rapid deployed systems. All flood control mitigation plans should include an easily stored product like our systems. Here are 5 reasons Big Bags USA® flood barriers are the best flood protection solution out there! 1. Big Bags USA® flood barriers can be used anywhere.  The flexibility of our barriers allow the product to be used on any and all surfaces without the need for trenching or leveling to get a good seal. Our flood barriers easily conform to railroad tracks, tops of levees, streets, hillsides, over sewer drains and any other uneven topography. The innovated spreader bar can help you deploy in those environments that are unreachable with standard equipment. 2. Big Bags USA® flood barriers carry the highest UV protection available.  Our flood barriers are rated for over 2,200 hours of direct sunlight. Our demonstration systems that are d...

El Ni ñ o is on it's way, but what does that mean for those of us living in the United States? In a previous blog, we discussed what El Ni ñ o is and what to expect from an El Ni ñ o episode. The 2015-2016 El Ni ñ o forecast shows it may be the strongest episode in history. Let's take a look at the strongest El Ni ñ o occurrences on record so that we know what to expect this year and can properly prepare for the event.  1. 1982-1983 El Ni ño - Very Strong The 1982-1983 El Ni ño was the strongest and most devastating weather event of the century . It led to major flooding across the southern United States and a lack of snow in the northern part of the country. In 1982-1983, the U.S. Gulf States and California received excessive rainfall. Portions of central and southern California suffered record-breaking rainfall amounts. The damage consisted of not only flooding, but also mudslides. Some mudslides destroyed communities in a flash, also causing many casualties. ...

With El Niño expected to be the strongest in years, agencies are urging residents on the West Coast, particularly California, to start preparing now. Flood mitigation is key to reducing the damage that El Niño could present. Here are a few tips on how to prepare your home, your vehicle and yourself for this excessive rain that is to come. Preparing Your Home 1. Fix any leaks. - If your home has any leaks, you'll want to fix those before the heavy rains hit. If they go unaddressed, the issues will only worsen with the excessive rain that is to come. 2. Clean out your gutters and downspouts. - It's always a good idea to clean your gutters before the rainy season starts. You'll want to make sure they are free of debris so that rain water can easily flow away from your home. Check for leaks or damage to your gutter system as well. 3. Install a sump pump. - With enough rain, groundwater can invade your basement or garage, even with good drainage systems in place. If...