Flood Report: November 2020 (Part2)
The risk of flooding is ever prevalent in nearly any area, whether from mother nature or a man-made structure failing. Regardless, floodwaters are hazardous and can cause severe damage to communities, as well as having lingering aftereffects that can last months to years. This is one of many reasons it's advised to be proactive with your flood preparedness needs and why we created our patented flood barrier system. Today, we're here to highlight a few of the flooding risks and happenings over the last couple of weeks. Read on to learn more!
11/25 - Temps and humidity rise ahead of front; showers, storms possible
11/20 - November flooding caused millions of dollars in damage to South Florida crops that were bound for Thanksgiving tables
11/17 - At least 6 dead after intense floods snarl region, wash out roads, prompt water rescues
At least six people died following intense flooding that wreaked havoc across the Charlotte region Thursday as flood waters closed roads and parts of Interstate 85, and led to water rescues, power outages and property damage.
Three of the people died after waters engulfed the Hiddenite Family Campground in Alexander County, about an hour north of Charlotte, Sheriff Chris Bowman said. Two people remained unaccounted for, including a 1-year-old, and 31 people were rescued from the 30-acre campground along the South Yadkin River.
The search for those missing ended at 6 p.m. and will resume at 8 a.m. Friday, officials said.
Another person in Alexander County died after their car ran off the road and into water, Bowman said. Two more people were killed in a wreck outside of Statesville Thursday morning while going too fast “for the wet conditions ... and hydroplaned,” the N.C. State Highway Patrol said.
11/16 - Heavy Rain Causing Flash Flooding In Some Parts Of North Texas
NORTH TEXAS – While the risk for severe weather across North Texas is slim, heavy rain is causing ponding on roadways and flash flooding in some parts.
Problems along streets and highways had already been a problem the warning was issued.
Police and firefighters in Fort Worth spent part of the morning blocking off the intersection at Rosedale and Loop 820. At least one driver had to be rescued after their car flooded in high water. No one was injured.
Dallas Fire-Rescue was also busy before sunrise. Several cars became trapped on Mockingbird Lane, near the south end of Love Field Airport, and had to be rescued. The high water left one car stranded with their flashers on, but everyone got out safely.
Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) issued an alert to expect delays on the Red and Orange lines due to a signal problem. Passengers had to board shuttle buses between Spring Valley and the LBJ/Central stations.
At one point more than 5,000 residents across North Texas were without power because of the storms.
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