Historical Flooding Facts
You’ve probably heard of the “hundred-year flood” but do you know how the term really affects you? This winter and spring combination has been devastating to so many communities across the Midwest with a combination of snowmelt, spring flooding, tornadoes, and more. The weather has been nothing short of astronomical. In fact, an article by USA Today said "Flooding in at least 8 states along portions of the Mississippi River – due to relentless, record-breaking spring rainfall – is the longest-lasting since the "Great Flood" of 1927, the National Weather Service said." We wanted to take a bit of time to look into historical floods, how often or frequent the record flooding is happening, and even take a quick peek into potential cycles.
10. Heppner flash flood
Affected area: Heppner, Oregon
Date of event: 1903
Fatalities: 324
Cost: Unknown
9. Miami hurricane and flooding
Affected area: Florida Atlantic Coast
Date of event: 1926
Fatalities: 372
Cost: $1.49 billion
8. The Ohio River Flood
Affected area: Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky, Indiana, Illinois
5. Statewide Ohio flood
Affected area: Ohio
Date of event: 1913
Fatalities: 467
Cost: $82.4 billion
4. New England hurricane and flooding
Affected area: New England, Long Island
Date of event: 1938
Fatalities: 700
Cost: $5.44 billion
3. Hurricane Katrina flooding
Affected area: Southern Louisiana
Date of event: 2005
Fatalities: 1,833
Cost: $103.9 billion
2. South Florida hurricane and flood
Affected area: Lake Okeechobee, Florida
Date of event: 1928
Fatalities: 2,500-3,000
Cost: $1.5 billion
1. Galveston hurricane and storm surge
Affected area: Galveston, Texas
Date of event: 1900
Fatalities: 8,000
Cost: $602.3 million
The term “100-year flood” has been used in an attempt to simplify a flood that statistically has a 1-percent chance of occurring in any given year. This means that the term “100-year storm” is used to define a rainfall that statistically has this same 1-percent chance of occurring.
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%.
Historic Flooding
Curious about the worst floods that have swept the country? They have been the results of terrible hurricanes, flash flooding, or even snowmelt (which sounds harmless enough, but it’s not). Check out these stats from the 247 Wallstreet for some of the worst floods in the country in the last hundred years.10. Heppner flash flood
Affected area: Heppner, Oregon
Date of event: 1903
Fatalities: 324
Cost: Unknown
9. Miami hurricane and flooding
Affected area: Florida Atlantic Coast
Date of event: 1926
Fatalities: 372
Cost: $1.49 billion
8. The Ohio River Flood
Affected area: Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky, Indiana, Illinois
Date of event: 1937
Fatalities: 385
Cost: $151.6 billion
7. Labor Day Hurricane
Affected area: Florida Keys, Florida
Date of event: 1935
Fatalities: 500
Cost: Unknown
6. St. Francis Dam failure
Affected area: Los Angeles, California
Date of event: 1928
Fatalities: 400-600
Cost: $291.8 million
Fatalities: 385
Cost: $151.6 billion
7. Labor Day Hurricane
Affected area: Florida Keys, Florida
Date of event: 1935
Fatalities: 500
Cost: Unknown
6. St. Francis Dam failure
Affected area: Los Angeles, California
Date of event: 1928
Fatalities: 400-600
Cost: $291.8 million
5. Statewide Ohio flood
Affected area: Ohio
Date of event: 1913
Fatalities: 467
Cost: $82.4 billion
4. New England hurricane and flooding
Affected area: New England, Long Island
Date of event: 1938
Fatalities: 700
Cost: $5.44 billion
3. Hurricane Katrina flooding
Affected area: Southern Louisiana
Date of event: 2005
Fatalities: 1,833
Cost: $103.9 billion
2. South Florida hurricane and flood
Affected area: Lake Okeechobee, Florida
Date of event: 1928
Fatalities: 2,500-3,000
Cost: $1.5 billion
1. Galveston hurricane and storm surge
Affected area: Galveston, Texas
Date of event: 1900
Fatalities: 8,000
Cost: $602.3 million
How Often or Frequent Is This Happening?
Have you ever wondered if draughts and flooding go hand in hand? It’s always hard to make estimations because there are so many factors, however, we found a very interesting graph from the EPA that shows yearly data going from 1895 to 2011.The term “100-year flood” has been used in an attempt to simplify a flood that statistically has a 1-percent chance of occurring in any given year. This means that the term “100-year storm” is used to define a rainfall that statistically has this same 1-percent chance of occurring.
 |
| Photo from www.epa.gov |
Big Bags USA is Committed to Your Preparedness Goals
In communities that are prone to flooding in the past, stockpiling of BIG BAGS USA flood barriers in strategic locations can greatly reduce response time. The BIG BAGS USA five-connected bulk bag flood barrier systems should be located near public works facilities and be part of the community "action" plan. The systems would be pulled out and set up quickly when needed.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%.
MADE IN THE USA ~ 100% Manufactured in Missouri ~ BUY AMERICAN
MADE IN THE USA ~ 100% Manufactured in Missouri ~ BUY AMERICAN
.png)
Comments
Post a Comment