Major Coastal Hazards
While flooding can create disasters anywhere, coastal areas obviously have a higher risk. A single heavy rain can cause thousands of dollars in flood damage - add coastal storm surge and wind-driven waves to the mix, and the results can be devastating. If you live on the coast, be prepared for the dramatic coastal weather and the major coastal hazards they can cause.
Among the most thought of natural disasters are hurricanes, such as Katrina and Sandy. These events are remembered for the widespread devastation and the tens of billions of dollars in property damage they caused.
The same cyclone patterns that bring us hurricanes in the summer and fall, can also bring us devastating winter storms known as Nor'easters. The name comes from the direction the winds come from, as blizzard-force snow and huge waves move onto the coast. These storms form in the Northern Atlantic and can cause just as much destruction as a hurricane.
When a storm's winds push sea water toward the shore, storm surge occurs. This surge combined with the normal tides creates a hurricane storm tide. This massive tide raises the average water level 15 feet or more. This phenomenon can be highly destructive, washing out sand dunes, toppling buildings near the coast and pushing flooding miles inland through rivers and back bays.
Not to be confused with a hurricane, a tsunami is a series of ocean waves typically caused by large, undersea earthquakes or by volcanic action. The waves in a tsunami travel at speeds up to 500 mph and can grow to massive heights when they crash into the shore. Although tsunamis occur most frequently in the Pacific Ocean, they can also strike in the Atlantic.
Smaller storms, compared to hurricanes and tsunamis, can also bring wave action. These waves can cause flooding and can seriously erode natural barriers over time. Buildings in the coastline flood zones should be elevated using piers, posts and pilings to protect against wave action.
Don't get caught off guard - these major coastal hazards can happen at anytime. While technology typically allows us a slight warning of major natural disasters headed our way, sometimes it's not enough time to get all our ducks in a row. Now is the time to make sure you have a flood mitigation plan in place in your community. Big Bags USA® flood barriers are here to help with all your flood barrier needs. Our large polypropylene sandbags are easily stored for fast deployment when needed. Contact us today at 800-337-0537 for information about the fastest deployed flood barrier anywhere!
Hurricanes and
Tropical Storms
Among the most thought of natural disasters are hurricanes, such as Katrina and Sandy. These events are remembered for the widespread devastation and the tens of billions of dollars in property damage they caused.
Nor'Easters
The same cyclone patterns that bring us hurricanes in the summer and fall, can also bring us devastating winter storms known as Nor'easters. The name comes from the direction the winds come from, as blizzard-force snow and huge waves move onto the coast. These storms form in the Northern Atlantic and can cause just as much destruction as a hurricane.
Storm Surge
When a storm's winds push sea water toward the shore, storm surge occurs. This surge combined with the normal tides creates a hurricane storm tide. This massive tide raises the average water level 15 feet or more. This phenomenon can be highly destructive, washing out sand dunes, toppling buildings near the coast and pushing flooding miles inland through rivers and back bays.
Tsunamis
Not to be confused with a hurricane, a tsunami is a series of ocean waves typically caused by large, undersea earthquakes or by volcanic action. The waves in a tsunami travel at speeds up to 500 mph and can grow to massive heights when they crash into the shore. Although tsunamis occur most frequently in the Pacific Ocean, they can also strike in the Atlantic.
Waves
Smaller storms, compared to hurricanes and tsunamis, can also bring wave action. These waves can cause flooding and can seriously erode natural barriers over time. Buildings in the coastline flood zones should be elevated using piers, posts and pilings to protect against wave action.
Plan Ahead
Don't get caught off guard - these major coastal hazards can happen at anytime. While technology typically allows us a slight warning of major natural disasters headed our way, sometimes it's not enough time to get all our ducks in a row. Now is the time to make sure you have a flood mitigation plan in place in your community. Big Bags USA® flood barriers are here to help with all your flood barrier needs. Our large polypropylene sandbags are easily stored for fast deployment when needed. Contact us today at 800-337-0537 for information about the fastest deployed flood barrier anywhere!
If you have an immediate need for our systems, or have any questions for us, please Call us Toll Free at 1-800-337-0537 or visit www.BigBagsUSA.com.
If you have an immediate need for our systems, or have any questions for us, please Call us Toll Free at 1-800-337-0537 or visit www.BigBagsUSA.com.
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