Flooding is a common occurrence in the state of California, with its extensive coastline, mountains, and urban areas. The state's geography makes it prone to different types of flooding, including riverine, coastal, flash, and urban flooding. Flooding can occur at any time of the year, but it is most common during the winter and spring months when rainfall and snowmelt are at their peak. The following are the different types of flooding that can occur in the state.

Atmospheric rivers form when a large low-pressure system moves over a warm body of water and picks up moisture. As the low-pressure system moves over land, the moisture is released, resulting in heavy rainfall, flooding, and landslides. In California, atmospheric rivers have been responsible for some of the state's most devastating floods and landslides. The heavy rainfall can cause flash floods, which can lead to widespread property damage, loss of life, and economic disruption.

Floods can have a wide range of effects, from property damage and economic losses to health hazards and environmental degradation. In this blog, we will explore the risks and impacts of flooding, using the latest data from the 2023 Spring Flood Outlook issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) for the Upper Mississippi River Basin.

The homeowner purchased and renovated her multi-million dollar home on the island. Immediately following her moving in, there was a King Tide on December 27, 2022 that brought significant flooding and a lot of costly damage. The homeowner began renovations yet again, to remediate against water damage. However, another King Tide hit them. These fairly common flood threats, whose levels have been increasing in the areas, created an immediate need for flood protection solutions.

While it is impossible to completely prevent flooding, there are measures that can be taken to minimize the damage caused by floods. One of these measures is the use of water dam products. Water dams are designed to protect homes and businesses from floodwaters. They come in a variety of forms, including flood wall dams, water-filled dams, inflatable dams and even aluminum dams.

The Amalgamated Warbasse Houses boasts 5 buildings consisting of 2,585 apartments, 6,000+ residents, 100+ employees and its own independent power plant. Located in Coney Island Brooklyn, NY this customer sought significant flood protection solutions for the entire property. This property is particularly vulnerable to storm surge threats being close to the ocean. It had dealt with the severe flood effects of Hurricane Sandy back in 2012 and lost both power at the power plant and use of its elevators and building infrastructure.

Snow melt flooding occurs when the temperature rises quickly, causing snow and ice to melt at a rapid pace. As the snow and ice melt, the resulting water can quickly accumulate and overwhelm rivers, canals and other bodies of water. This can lead to flooding in low-lying areas and cause significant damage.

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