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Spring floods often get worse before they get better. Areas through the Midwest, especially the upper parts are still continuing to see devastating floods. Rivers are maxed out and soil moisture is still quite high.  Flooding due to snowmelt  happens every year, however, this year has been more memorable than before. Take a look at these recent weather forecasts and maps by the USGS to get a good idea of what areas will be “under the weather” this spring, and keep reading to find out how  Big Bags USA®  can be there for your community. Spring Flooding 2019  One of the biggest concerns that people are noticing is that  spring flooding this year  is affected by how wet it has been since last summer. Much of the Midwest has been experiencing high levels of precipitation. In fact, parts of the East, Ohio Valley, upper Midwest, and southern Plains had their wettest fall on record in 2018. The wet fall also followed one of the wettest summer...

This spring has been devastating for the Midwest in particular. Rivers are flooding the riverbanks and causing disasterous flooding. Flooding due to snowmelt  happens every year, however, this year has been more memorable than before. Take a look at these recent weather forecasts and maps by the USGS to get a good idea of what areas will be “under the weather” this spring, and keep reading to find out how  Big Bags USA®  can be there for your community. Spring Flooding 2019  One of the biggest concerns that people are noticing is that  spring flooding this year  is affected by how wet it has been since last summer. Much of the Midwest has been experiencing high levels of precipitation. In fact, parts of the East, Ohio Valley, upper Midwest, and southern Plains had their wettest fall on record in 2018. The wet fall also followed one of the wettest summers on record, and now, with dozens of locations experiencing the wettest winters to date (ac...

Around the country, areas experience  flooding due to any number of weather catastrophes and unusual circumstances , but there are a few ways to be prepared. Take a look at these recent weather forecasts and maps by the USGS to get a good idea of what areas will be “under the weather” this spring, and keep reading to find out how  Big Bags USA®  can be there for your community. Spring Flooding 2019  One of the biggest concerns that people are noticing is that  spring flooding this year  is affected by how wet it has been since last summer. Much of the Midwest has been experiencing high levels of precipitation. In fact, parts of the East, Ohio Valley, upper Midwest, and southern Plains had their wettest fall on record in 2018. The wet fall also followed one of the wettest summers on record, and now, with dozens of locations experiencing the wettest winters to date (according to the Southeast Regional Climate Center), things are just getting off to a ...

The first day of spring is right around the corner, and for places, this can involve spring floods. Flooding can happen for many reasons (we covered these in our blog last week), from downpours to snow melts. While flooding can affect a community as a whole, it obviously can impact individual people as well. As well move into the spring season, we want to inform as many people as possible about how to prepare your homes for flooding with the right tips and tools. 1. New In Town? When you live in a home or town for any length of time, you begin to learn the ins and outs of that location. For communities on the coasts or living near large bodies of water, you may have already realized that flooding came with the territory, so to speak. But when you move to a new location, it's important to get knowledge about how this area reacts to water. Knowledge is power, and knowing what to prepare for when it comes to water and your home are invaluable. Another tip is to check your floo...

While we can’t shake a magic 8 ball and predict exactly what the weather is going to do over the next few months - technology is still a powerful tool. The professionals can look at radars and past history to predict what may or may not be coming down the pipeline for different areas when it comes to spring rains, high waters, and winter thaws. Around the country, areas experience flooding due to any number of weather catastrophes and unusual circumstances , but there are a few ways to be prepared. Take a look at these weather predictions to get a good idea of what areas will be “under the weather” this spring, and keep reading to find out how Big Bags USA® can be there for your community. Spring Flooding 2019 One of the biggest concerns that people are noticing is that spring flooding this year is affected by how wet it has been since last summer. Much of the Midwest has been experiencing high levels of precipitation. In fact, parts of the East, Ohio Valley, upper Midwest, a...

Our sandbags are both efficient and affordable, but there is one thing that makes them stand apart from other products - they are FAST to deploy. Our systems are ground conforming flood barriers , and they are both simple and easy. In fact, no other system on the market is as versatile and user-friendly. Here are a few things you may want to know about how our affordable flood barriers are deployed. The Big Bags Difference Our protective flood barrier systems are ground conforming. This means that they have the ability to be deployed on terrain that is uneven or unleveled, a huge benefit for any area that experiences flooding. The protective flood barrier system is well suited for corner and curved deployments as well. Finally, they can be stacked directly on top of each other for two layers, and if you need something taller, you can use the pyramid stacking method. If you experience flooding in environments that are unreachable with standard equipment, Big Bags USA® barrier sy...