The Effects of Heavy Rain Following a Drought
Rain in areas suffering from drought may seem like a good thing, but too much rain can be just the opposite. Extremely dry land is incapable of easily absorbing excess rain fall, which increases the risk of flooding in these areas. Heavy rains on land that is too dry or barren, often caused by drought or wildfires, can lead to flash floods or mud flows. Keep reading to learn more about how heavy rains could affect the drought-stricken lands of California and other areas of the Western United States.
Despite near average rainfall this past winter, much of California is still experiencing a drought. Groundwater basins and many reservoirs are badly depleted as the state's drought grinds into a 5th year. Unfortunately, droughts often end in floods, and going from a drought to a flood is one of the toughest switches to make. Throughout the state of California, drought has degraded soils and killed crops. The dry weather has desiccated topsoil, turning spongy organic material into dust in some places, and baking dirt into impermeable bricks in other areas. Poor soil leads to poor roots systems, which also means there's loose, sand-like dirt that can't absorb water in a useful way. Moreover, degraded soils can't absorb water well, meaning rain water, when it arrives, will simply rush over the land rather than steadily seeping through healthy soil and recharging the ground water supply.
If you live in an area where drought is common, such as California or Arizona, you need to be just as prepared for flooding as those living in coastal areas. Flooding can occur anywhere, at anytime and it's important that everyone be aware of the flood risks they face. Make sure that you have flood insurance, as most standard homeowners insurance policies do not cover flooding; it's a separate policy. In addition, you and/or your community should have some type of easily stockpiled flood protection on hand, such as our Big Bags USA® flood barriers. Having an emergency plan in place is one of the best ways you can prepare for a natural disaster such as flooding.
Big Bags USA® flood control systems provide lightening fast flood protection at a fraction of the costs normally associated with rapid deployed systems. Our large polypropylene sandbags are made with the highest UV resistant polymers available to increase longevity in sunlight. 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 water-tight seal. Contact us at 800-337-0537 for more information on our innovative flood protection systems. Big Bags USA® is meeting flood mitigation and flood preparedness needs across the country!
California's Drought Conditions
Despite near average rainfall this past winter, much of California is still experiencing a drought. Groundwater basins and many reservoirs are badly depleted as the state's drought grinds into a 5th year. Unfortunately, droughts often end in floods, and going from a drought to a flood is one of the toughest switches to make. Throughout the state of California, drought has degraded soils and killed crops. The dry weather has desiccated topsoil, turning spongy organic material into dust in some places, and baking dirt into impermeable bricks in other areas. Poor soil leads to poor roots systems, which also means there's loose, sand-like dirt that can't absorb water in a useful way. Moreover, degraded soils can't absorb water well, meaning rain water, when it arrives, will simply rush over the land rather than steadily seeping through healthy soil and recharging the ground water supply.
Being Prepared is Vital
If you live in an area where drought is common, such as California or Arizona, you need to be just as prepared for flooding as those living in coastal areas. Flooding can occur anywhere, at anytime and it's important that everyone be aware of the flood risks they face. Make sure that you have flood insurance, as most standard homeowners insurance policies do not cover flooding; it's a separate policy. In addition, you and/or your community should have some type of easily stockpiled flood protection on hand, such as our Big Bags USA® flood barriers. Having an emergency plan in place is one of the best ways you can prepare for a natural disaster such as flooding.
Big Bags USA® Flood Protection
Big Bags USA® flood control systems provide lightening fast flood protection at a fraction of the costs normally associated with rapid deployed systems. Our large polypropylene sandbags are made with the highest UV resistant polymers available to increase longevity in sunlight. 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 water-tight seal. Contact us at 800-337-0537 for more information on our innovative flood protection systems. Big Bags USA® is meeting flood mitigation and flood preparedness needs across the country!
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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