Flood Report - September 2020
The year 2020 has seen some very heavy rainfall, multiple tropical storms, and hurricanes impact the countryside, and we're not done yet! There is always the potential risk of flooding, in any area, in any season. While you cannot stop floodwaters, you can divert them, so it's best to be prepared in case of a flooding emergency. At BIG BAGS USA®, we have developed a patented flood barrier system that is proven to rapidly and effectively mitigate floodwaters.
When your area is in need of fast and reliable flood protection systems, count on BIG BAGS USA® to answer the call to action. Below are just some of the major flooding that has occurred during September this year.
Houston began drying out on Wednesday after some parts of the metro area got nearly 14 inches (35.6 centimeters) of rain over the last three days, according to the National Weather Service. Flooding from heavy rain prompted around 100 water rescues on city roadways. Preliminary reports showed at least 11 structures were flooded in the city limits.
When your area is in need of fast and reliable flood protection systems, count on BIG BAGS USA® to answer the call to action. Below are just some of the major flooding that has occurred during September this year.
Beta continues slow trek, bringing rain to several states
"A weakened Beta continued its slow trek across several Southern states on Wednesday, bringing rainfall to parts of Louisiana, Arkansas and Mississippi after having flooded homes and roadways in Texas.Houston began drying out on Wednesday after some parts of the metro area got nearly 14 inches (35.6 centimeters) of rain over the last three days, according to the National Weather Service. Flooding from heavy rain prompted around 100 water rescues on city roadways. Preliminary reports showed at least 11 structures were flooded in the city limits.
By Wednesday morning, Beta was 60 miles (97 kilometers) west of Lake Charles, Louisiana, with maximum sustained winds of 30 mph (48 kph), the U.S. National Hurricane Center said. The storm was moving east-northeast at 9 mph (14 kilometers).
Flash flood warnings were issued Wednesday for parts of Louisiana, where up to 4 inches (10 centimeters) of rain had fallen and up to 4 more inches could fall on top of that, the Weather Service said. The southwestern corner of Louisiana is still recovering after getting pounded by Hurricane Laura last month," according to apnews.
The storm dumped almost 30 inches (762 mm) of rain in Orange Beach, Alabama, and 24.80 inches (630 mm) in Pensacola, Florida in a 72 hour period, according to National Weather Service (NWS).
The torrential rain has increased river levels in the area, which are likely to remain high for some time. As of 18 September, rivers were above Moderate Flood Stage in 9 locations in southern Alabama and western Florida Panhandle. Media reported severe flooding from the overflowing Fish and Perdido rivers.
NWS Mobile warned that “river flooding will persist through at least this weekend for portions of southwest/south-central Alabama and the western Florida Panhandle," according to FloodList & the NWS.
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Flash flood warnings were issued Wednesday for parts of Louisiana, where up to 4 inches (10 centimeters) of rain had fallen and up to 4 more inches could fall on top of that, the Weather Service said. The southwestern corner of Louisiana is still recovering after getting pounded by Hurricane Laura last month," according to apnews.
USA – Floods in Alabama and Florida After Hurricane Sally Dumps 760mm of Rain
"At least person has died and one is missing after Hurricane Sally made its way inland after making landfall as a Category 2 hurricane near Gulf Shores, Alabama, on 16 September 2020.The storm dumped almost 30 inches (762 mm) of rain in Orange Beach, Alabama, and 24.80 inches (630 mm) in Pensacola, Florida in a 72 hour period, according to National Weather Service (NWS).
The torrential rain has increased river levels in the area, which are likely to remain high for some time. As of 18 September, rivers were above Moderate Flood Stage in 9 locations in southern Alabama and western Florida Panhandle. Media reported severe flooding from the overflowing Fish and Perdido rivers.
NWS Mobile warned that “river flooding will persist through at least this weekend for portions of southwest/south-central Alabama and the western Florida Panhandle," according to FloodList & the NWS.
Torrential rain triggers widespread flooding in D.C. area, inundating roads, stranding motorists
"A narrow corridor of extremely heavy rain developed over the immediate Washington region mid-Thursday afternoon, resulting in widespread flash flooding. Streams rose up to 8 feet in a single hour, and some roads were engulfed in floodwaters and closed. Dozens of cars were stranded in high water and required rescue. The heaviest rain, totaling 2 to 6 inches, focused in southern Montgomery County and between Alexandria and north-central Prince George’s County, including the northeast portion of the District. Washington received 2.88 inches of rain from the deluge, a record for Sept. 10. The rain eased by late afternoon," according to the washingtonpost.When Disaster Lurks, Call Big Bags USA
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