Memorable Floods from 2018
We’ve seen some interesting floods this year, whether from heavy rainfall or hurricanes. At Big Bags USA, we want to do everything in our power to reduce the impact that floods have on the community. We offer a solution through our Big Bags USA flood barriers. Our modern sandbags have been making a huge impact on communities around the country by protecting them from flood waters that threaten their homes and towns. As we approach the end of 2018 and look towards 2019, we wanted to look over the last several events in 2018 that stood out.
Significant Flooding from 2018
We’ve seen some historic rainfall and flooding through the United States in 2018. At a glance, historic events (1,000-year rainfall events), have occurred at least five times this year across the country! These have lasted for at least 24-hour periods, but some have lasted for longer. According to weather.com, here are five notable, long-duration, high-impact rainfall events that happened this year.Hurricane Florence, September 14th-17th
Florence dropped more than 30 inches of rain as it rampaged through the Carolinas and at least 20 inches of rain over an area the size of New Jersey. Major river flooding lasted in the Carolinas for more than ten days. It was one of the costliest disasters in the United States, and it took many lives.
Northern Wisconsin/Northern Michigan Rainfall, June 14th-18th
There were multiple rounds of rain that hit the Wisconsin and Michigan area throughout Father’s Day weekend. Flash flooding started in Houghton, Michigan and more than 6 inches of rain fell in under 9 hours. Roads were either covered by flood waters or torn up due to the erosion from runoff. Wisconsin was also hit in this same storm and experienced upwards of 15 inches of rain. Roads washed away and several rivers reached record crests.
Madison, Wisconsin Area Flooding, August 21st
Wisconsin found itself very wet in mid-August when flooding reached a climax on August 21st. Madison experienced 10-15 inches of rain in a 24-hour period. There were fatalities as the area experienced flash flooding from local creeks
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Colorado is typically known for its summertime hail storms, but occasionally they see extreme amounts of rain as well. Thunderstorms over Las Animas County, northeast of Trinidad, Colorado, experienced 6-8 inches of rainfall.
Chesapeake Flooding Before Florence, September 10th
Even before Florence made landfall in North Carolina, heavy rain poured over the communities along the southern Chesapeake Bay. On September 10th, more than 10 inches fell in both Kilmarnock and Jamesville, Virginia. There was also heavy rain across the interior Northeast on this same day leaving Pittsburgh with more than four inches.
Ellicott City, Maryland, May
While this flooding didn’t occur over a 24-hour period, it was the second massive flood event for this county in two years. The city received more than six inches of rain in three hours, and the surrounding area saw as much as 12 inches. Flash flooding ran through part of town knocking out anything it found.
Flooding in 2019
Flooding is one of the most dangerous types of weather events, and since 2015 more than 100 fatalities have occurred annually because of floods. Climate changes and heavy rainfall will likely increase the trend. This means that communities who have experienced flooding in the past need to be prepared and stock up on flooding supplies, such as Big Bags USA flood barriers.
Big Bags USA & Flood Preparation
By being prepared to protect you and your communities' property, this should provide comfort, knowing that you have some tools for protection in place prior to flooding. If you are doing all that you can to minimize damages to your property, then you are in the top 10%.We manufacture, supply and deliver our products to your business or job site location. We have innovative strategies for protecting your property during floods. We work closely with the Emergency Managers and Public Works Directors, in your area to help in the planning of deployment to optimize solutions for future floods.
With proper expertise and training on the deployment and dismantling of our systems, your personnel can utilize the latest technology to protect or minimize property damages. Big Bags USA helps communities become proactive and prepared when flooding does strike. We pray that you have a safe and Happy New Year, and if you do find that you need our services, we will be honored to aid with our flood barriers.
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MADE IN THE USA ~ 100% Manufactured in Missouri ~ BUY AMERICAN
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