Hurricanes But, since Summerville is closer to the coast than it is inland, it has a high potential of being wrecked if it’s caught in the path of a hurricane. Over 78 hurricanes have been recorded going through Summerville since 1930, and it’s considered a high hurricane risk area. DoRead More →
Is the water in the lake safe for swimming? … The water in the main body of the lake meets standards for contact recreation. However, no surface water is entirely safe for all people, as all surface water contains bacteria that can be hazardous depending on exposure level and theRead More →
After it made landfall in Louisiana on August 29, Hurricane Katrina produced widespread flooding in southeastern Louisiana because the levee system that held back the waters of Lake Pontchartrain and Lake Borgne was completely overwhelmed by 10 inches of rain and Katrina’s storm surge. Did the French Quarter flood inRead More →
The best scenario is for the weight of the snow to push the ice down enough to force enough water onto the top of the ice so ALL the snow turns to slush. Let the slush freeze, and then you can skate on that base if it’s smooth enough orRead More →
in New Jersey, and within 30 years, about 644,453 will be at risk. Does Middlesex NJ flood? Middlesex County has likely experienced flooding in the past. of the flood, 3531 properties in Middlesex County were impacted by Hurricane Sandy’s storm surge in October, 2012. Learn more about historic floods. DoesRead More →
The Water-Gate is a temporary flood barrier which is unique in the way that, once rolled out, it self-deploys. It uses the weight of the water to hold the water back. The water lifts the top of the barrier whilst at the same time weighing the base down, forming aRead More →