Flood Barriers Proven to Protect Against Ice Jams
The winter season is upon us and areas across the country are experiencing brutal weather. Snow and ice in conjunction with flooding can lead to major property damage. Big Bags USA® flood barriers is your solution. Our innovative barriers are field tested and proven to protect against ice jams and other floating debris. Keep reading to learn more about ice jams and how our large polypropylene sandbags can protect your property this winter!
Ice jams are pieces of floating ice that accumulate behind any obstruction to the water flow. The obstructions can include river bends, mouths of tributaries, and points where the river slope decreases, as well as dams and bridges. This accumulation of ice chunks can cause flooding upstream, and if the obstruction suddenly breaks, flash flooding can occur down stream. There are two main types of ice jams:
Ice jams can occur anytime from early winter to late spring. The situation is dependent upon changes in temperature, which can lead to alternate freezing and melting of water surfaces. Freeze-up jams are more likely to occur in early winter, while break-up jams occur more often in early spring. While some areas are more prone to ice jam flooding than others, like those areas with cooler climates, they can occur anywhere there's a body of water, from a small stream to a large lake. The impact at any given location is dependent upon the local terrain, and construction and obstructions to the natural water flow.
In events like these, you need the best flood protection possible. Big Bags USA® not only provides protection from flooding, but the bags are proven to withstand ice jams as well. Our systems can handle the highest demands at a fraction of the costs normally associated with rapid deployed systems. Use them to protect property, keep water and ice chunks off roads and more! To learn more about having Big Bags USA® flood barriers on hand for emergency situations, give us a call at 800-337-0537.
What is an Ice Jam?
Ice jams are pieces of floating ice that accumulate behind any obstruction to the water flow. The obstructions can include river bends, mouths of tributaries, and points where the river slope decreases, as well as dams and bridges. This accumulation of ice chunks can cause flooding upstream, and if the obstruction suddenly breaks, flash flooding can occur down stream. There are two main types of ice jams:
- Freeze-Up Jams - this type of ice jam occurs when extremely cold air temperatures occur over open water, resulting in the rapid production of large amounts of river ice that can jam downstream. Freeze-up jams typically result in minimal to no flooding.
- Break-Up Jams - this type of ice jam occurs when rapid thaw and/or runoff entering the river system breaks the existing ice cover, causing jamming downstream. Break-up jams typically cause the most damage and flooding. They can cause significant property damage and, according to the NOAA, have been known to push entire houses off their foundations and rip wooden decks from other homes.
When and Where is an Ice Jam Likely to Occur?
Big Bags USA® Flood Barriers
In events like these, you need the best flood protection possible. Big Bags USA® not only provides protection from flooding, but the bags are proven to withstand ice jams as well. Our systems can handle the highest demands at a fraction of the costs normally associated with rapid deployed systems. Use them to protect property, keep water and ice chunks off roads and more! To learn more about having Big Bags USA® flood barriers on hand for emergency situations, give us a call at 800-337-0537.
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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