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While all areas of the United States are at risk of flooding, some areas have a higher risk than others. While we think about places like New Orleans, Florida and New York as being highly susceptible to major flooding, other areas at high risk might surprise you. In today's blog, Big Bags USA® addresses the 10 states most at risk of flooding and how they can start preparing for that possibility now. Top 10 States at Risk of Flooding According to a report in the journal Environmental Research Letters, nearly 3.9 million Americans are at risk of flooding within the next 100 years if the sea level rises one foot as predicted. Below is a list of the states most at risk: 1. Florida 2. Louisiana 3. California 4. New York 5. New Jersey 6. Virginia 7. South Carolina 8. North Carolina 9. Massachusetts 10. Georgia Preparing for Future Flooding While some of these areas may be able to make changes to the infrastructure in order to reduce the risk of flooding, other areas...

Last year, the United States experienced more floods than any other year since records began in 1980. According to an analysis by Munich Re, a global reinsurance firm, 19 separate floods swamped the nation in 2016. In order to qualify as a "disaster" or "loss event" in the eyes of the firm, the event must cause at least one death or result in at least $3 million in damage. Many of the events experienced in 2016 well exceeded those standards. Learn details about a few of the major flooding events of 2016 below: 2016 Flooding Events The worst of those 2016 floods was in Louisiana in August. A historic flood devastated a large area of southern Louisiana resulting from 20 to 30 inches of rainfall over several days. The disaster cost roughly $10 billion in damages, and was noted as the worst natural catastrophe in the United States since Hurricane Sandy in 2012. Other major flooding events, costing billions of dollars in damages, include: Houston in April 9-17...

The spring flooding season is upon us. The weather is warming up, and areas that were covered in snow are starting to melt. That excess water combined with spring showers will bring the possibility of flooding to many regions across the country. Big Bags USA® is here to help you be prepared for those spring floods. Keep reading to learn more about our flood barrier systems and how they're the solution for spring flooding! Big Bags USA® Flood Barriers Big Bags USA® is the fastest deployed barrier anywhere! Our flood barriers provide lightning fast flood protection at a fraction of the cost normally associated with rapid deployed systems. One system is 36" wide, 15' long and 40" tall. One, five bag system, an be placed and filled by just 2 men in less than 10 minutes. That's equal to 15 lineal foot every 10 minutes, 200 times faster than traditional sandbag walls. They also use just half the amount of sand used in a sandbag wall built to the same height. Th...

'Tis the season for spring flooding. Areas across the country are thawing and snow is melting, creating excess water that has no where to go. Add the rain water from spring showers on top of that and some places could see some major flooding. During a flood, it's important to stay off the roads. Today's blog from Big Bags USA® focuses on the dangers of water covered roads and how our flood barriers can help your community with water control . Flash Flooding The single worst decision you can make during a flash flood is driving your vehicle through flood waters. According to FEMA, just 6 inches of water can reach the bottom of most passenger cars, causing loss of control and potential stalling. A foot of water can actually make many vehicles float, and two feet of rushing water will carry away most vehicles including SUVs and pickups. One foot of water typically exerts 500 lbs of lateral force on a vehicle. Flowing at just 6 mph, water exerts the same force per unit...