The Driving Forces Behind River Flooding
While rivers and streams are a great source of water, for consumption, agriculture, industry, transportation and energy, there are also disadvantages to living near these bodies of water. Unfortunately, that flow of water in rivers and streams is never constant. You get too much water flowing and flooding can occur. Today's blog focuses on some of the reasons why rivers flood and how your river community can be prepared for that flooding with the help of Big Bags USA®.
Several different things can happen to cause a river to flood. One of the main reasons revolves around precipitation. Weather patterns are always changing, and the amount of rain you'll see in a given area can vary drastically from day to day, month to month and year to year. Rainfall over an extended period of time can cause a major excess of water. That rainwater has to go somewhere, and while some of it soaks into the soil, the rest runs off into streams and rivers. Sometimes the amount of runoff increases the water flow so much so that it exceeds the natural confines of the river or stream. The result is flooding. Heavy snow melt can also cause the same issue. Often times, the areas that flood don't necessarily get that much rain; water can travel downstream and cause flooding miles away from where the severe weather and heavy rainfall actually occurred.
In addition to heavy rainfall, other factors can cause the flow of water to exceed the river or stream's limits. If a dam or levee fails, that sudden release of water will often lead to flooding downstream. When this happens, the speed and force of the water can be compared to that of a flash flood. Both natural and man-made dams and levees can fail. Even levee systems designed to prevent flooding can fail and lead to devastating damages.
Whether you're living near a river or a stream, or near a dam or levee, you could be at risk of flooding at some point. Big Bags USA® is here to help you be prepared with our temporary flood barriers. They are quick to deploy and even easier to clean up. There's no other barrier on the market that can compare to the simplicity and efficiency of Big Bags USA®. Not only can our product be used as a protective barrier around homes and businesses, the flood barrier systems can be used for traffic safety, levee heightening and more. Every flood mitigation plan should include a product such as Big Bags USA®!
For more information on how Big Bags USA® is providing flood protection across the country, give us a call at1-800-337-0537 or visit our website. If you're currently in need of our flood barriers, we have product ready for immediate delivery. We can have product to you within 24 hours if you're located within a 500 mile radius of our warehouse in Camdenton, Missouri. Pick up the phone and call today!
Why Rivers Flood
Several different things can happen to cause a river to flood. One of the main reasons revolves around precipitation. Weather patterns are always changing, and the amount of rain you'll see in a given area can vary drastically from day to day, month to month and year to year. Rainfall over an extended period of time can cause a major excess of water. That rainwater has to go somewhere, and while some of it soaks into the soil, the rest runs off into streams and rivers. Sometimes the amount of runoff increases the water flow so much so that it exceeds the natural confines of the river or stream. The result is flooding. Heavy snow melt can also cause the same issue. Often times, the areas that flood don't necessarily get that much rain; water can travel downstream and cause flooding miles away from where the severe weather and heavy rainfall actually occurred.
Dam & Levee Failures
In addition to heavy rainfall, other factors can cause the flow of water to exceed the river or stream's limits. If a dam or levee fails, that sudden release of water will often lead to flooding downstream. When this happens, the speed and force of the water can be compared to that of a flash flood. Both natural and man-made dams and levees can fail. Even levee systems designed to prevent flooding can fail and lead to devastating damages.
How To Be Prepared
Whether you're living near a river or a stream, or near a dam or levee, you could be at risk of flooding at some point. Big Bags USA® is here to help you be prepared with our temporary flood barriers. They are quick to deploy and even easier to clean up. There's no other barrier on the market that can compare to the simplicity and efficiency of Big Bags USA®. Not only can our product be used as a protective barrier around homes and businesses, the flood barrier systems can be used for traffic safety, levee heightening and more. Every flood mitigation plan should include a product such as Big Bags USA®!
For more information on how Big Bags USA® is providing flood protection across the country, give us a call at1-800-337-0537 or visit our website. If you're currently in need of our flood barriers, we have product ready for immediate delivery. We can have product to you within 24 hours if you're located within a 500 mile radius of our warehouse in Camdenton, Missouri. Pick up the phone and call today!
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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