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According to the NOAA's Spring Outlook, warmer-than-average temperatures are favored in much of the United States this spring. North Dakota has the greatest risk of flooding this spring, while moderate flooding is possible over southern Idaho. California, which saw extensive flooding in February is susceptible to addition flooding from possible storms throughout the wet season and later from snowmelt. Keep reading to learn more about the 2017 Spring Flood Risks and how Big Bags USA® can help with your flood mitigation efforts. North Dakota and Idaho If you live in northern North Dakota, or in the Snake River basin in Idaho, prepare for moderate to major flooding this spring. The snowpack is heavy in the West and northern plains. If the long term warm-up coincides with spring showers, already saturated soils won't be able to absorb the excess water. This would lead to increased runoff and potential flooding. As for the rest of the country, warmer than average weather is...

March 15, 2017 marked 8 years of business for Big Bags USA® ! Over those years, we've helped communities across the country with their flood control needs, making changes and improvements along the way. Today's blog focuses on what Big Bags USA® is all about, as well as the improvements we've made over the past 8 years. Big Bags USA® At Big Bags USA®, our main objective is to assist communities and individuals in times of need. Our flood barrier systems can be used in a variety of flood & water control situations. They can handle the highest demands at a fraction of the cost typically associated with rapid deployed systems. The flexibility of the barrier allows the product to be used on any an all surfaces without the need for trenching or leveling to get a water-tight seal. In addition, there is no sandbag deployment method that equals the speed in which a Big Bags USA® barrier can be placed. Learn more about the Big Bags USA® flood barrier system in t...

Flooding is the greatest natural hazard affecting the northeastern United States. The National Weather Service, along with emergency management agencies in Vermont and New York, have declared March 13 through 17, 2017, National Flood Safety Awareness Week. The goal is to increase public awareness of the dangers posed by flooding. Keep reading to learn more about flooding, flood safety and how you can be better prepared for a flooding event. Flood Preparedness Both flood preparedness and awareness are key in staying safe during a flooding event. Know your flood risk and elevation above flood stage. Be prepared to evacuate if needed. Assemble a disaster supply kit that includes a first aid kit, canned food and can opener, bottled water, rubber boots and gloves, a battery powered radio, a flashlight and extra batteries. Be aware of what's happening in your community. Check the latest forecasts and weather conditions, and pay attention to any watches, warnings or advisories tha...

The most recent 2017 winter/spring flood outlook was released on March 2, 2017. The outlook estimates the potential for river flooding to develop during the next two weeks across the Mid-Atlantic Region. In this region, heavy rainfall is the primary factor leading to river flooding. Other factors that go into determining the risk include future weather conditions, recent precipitation, soil moisture, snow cover and snow water equivalent, river ice and streamflow. Keep reading to learn more about these factors and the current potential for river flooding from Big Bags USA® . Flooding Potential  Currently, the river flood potential is below average. However, heavy rainfall can rapidly cause river flooding anytime of the year, including when the overall flood potential is considered to be low or below average. During the past 30 days, the Mid-Atlantic Region experienced below normal to very-much-below normal precipitation, except in Pennsylvania and New York. Those states observe...