Megan Wild - Mon October 16, 2017
How Road Construction May Change in the Future
Technology changes everything, including the things you thought were tried and true. Recent weather events have sparked the discussion of how to handle this shift in weather patterns. Many people focus on the more significant, long-term issues like sea level rise and coastal flooding, but there are many more issues that affect our daily lives....
Emily Buenzle - Wed September 27, 2017
Post Maria, Damaged Dam Could Mean More Devastation for Puerto Ricans
Since it appeared Sept 22, the crack in Puerto Rico's Guajataca Dam has prompted a mass evacuation of up to 70,000 in the northwest region of the island. The crack appeared after Hurricane Maria dumped more than 15 in....
Tue September 12, 2017
National Guard Responds to Floods
PHOENIX (AP) Gov. Doug Ducey has activated the Arizona National Guard to assist in response efforts following heavy monsoon flooding in Santa Cruz County that damaged a sewage conveyance pipeline near Nogales....
Mon August 21, 2017
West Virginia DOT: Road Damage From Recent Storms at $7M So Far
The West Virginia Department of Transportation's Division of Highways estimated that as of Aug. 1 the state had absorbed about $7 million in flood damages to roughly 200 roads in 11 counties, after heavy rains created sudden flooding July 28 and 29....
Fri May 26, 2017
Work Begins on Flooded-Out West Virginia Bridge
Construction has begun on a replacement for a flooded-out bridge leading to a mall in Elkview, W.Va. The Kanawha County Commission said in a news release that construction on the culvert bridge at the Crossings Mall should be completed in about two months....
Fri May 26, 2017
Funding for Army Corps Will Go Toward Fargo Flood Control
The North Dakota congressional delegation says funding for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in 2017 includes $20 million for permanent flood protection in the Fargo and Moorhead, Minnesota area. The delegation says the money will support the construction of a gaited inlet structure that is considered the first phase of the Red River diversion project....
Wed May 17, 2017
St. Louis Road Reopens as Flooding Ebbs
ST. LOUIS (AP) A heavily traveled suburban St. Louis highway has reopened as floodwaters ebb. Missouri 141 closed April 30 as heavy rains caused flooding along the Meramec River. The decision to reopen the highway came after water receded from the low-lying area where it passes under Interstate 44....
Wed May 10, 2017
Governor Requests Army Corps Assistance For Flood Clean Up
Governor Cuomo announced May 9 that Department of Financial Services Mobile Command Centers will be deployed to the region to provide insurance help to residents affected by the flooding along Lake Ontario....
Mon January 16, 2017
Future of Flood Project Remains Murky in La.
Despite the flooding that struck south Louisiana in August 2016, prospects for a decades-old project aimed at protecting Baton Rouge area homes remain murky. The 12-mi. (19.3 km) structure is called the Comite (KOH'-meet) River Diversion Canal....
Mon January 16, 2017
Equipment Operators Bring Their A-Game in Nevada
A team of heavy-machine operators drew a crowd of camera-toting spectators as they plucked downed trees and other dangerous debris from raging floodwaters in Nevada. The men then became internet sensations when video of their exploits spread online, with commenters dubbing them #CraneGuy, Bridge Ninjas and heroes of downtown Reno....
