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Flooding is one of the many risks that people and their private properties assume when they consider living in a specific geographic location. This is true for the residents of Howard County, as they live near the Chesapeake Bay, whose tributaries branch off into smaller rivers, streams and lakes. Due to the fact that Howard County is more developed in the southeast and more rural in the west, there is a correlation between the risk of flooding and the presence of human development. (any cite here?) Natural factors play an integral role in determining the probability of flooding in a particular section of the county as well. People and their private properties are highly impacted by flooding, as it can cause death and injuries to humans

Sea level rise caused by global warming poses clear threats to coastal populations in Connecticut. In fact, models have depicted that the rate of global sea level rise could elevate by two to five times by the end of this century, and this will affect the health of residents and the state’s economy due to increase the impacts of coastal storms in urban areas (Gornitz et al., 2004). Reports have shown that Connecticut’s coastline has historically been at risk due to coastal storms (Frumhoff et al., 2007). For instance, a 2007 synthesis report of Northeast Climate Impacts Assessment (NECIA) suggested that there might be an increase in the number of winter storms received in coastal Connecticut (particularly late in the winter). Also, in the

The site chosen for this report is the Moolap Waterfront and its hinterland. It is located 5km East of the City Centre of Geelong, South -west of Melbourne, Victoria. The site is generally flat topography with a significant coastal frontage and it’s considered to be a flood prone area.(This should go up)

Most people wouldn’t pay any mind to care about coastal resilience and the sea-level rise in the Tidewater area of Virginia. However, they are very important to the community and its development. In the past I was one of those people as well until I knew how much the Tidewater area could be affected by an extreme weather storm or pipe malfunction. Growing up in Virginia Beach I've always questioned why the houses in Virginia didn’t have basements. Because Virginia's elevation is approximately 5,729 feet, the average elevation is 12 feet above sea level, it's considered below sea level. The Tidewater area in Virginia is known for flooding when there are rain storms or other serious weather conditions as well. This is not only because of Virginia's elevation level, but also because of the sewage and waste system.

One major factor to consider regarding future development in Andrews is its potential to flood, since landowners in higher risk areas for flooding would have to purchase flood insurance and prepare for a flood. Since a catastrophic flood event could destroy properties and infrastructure, as well as hurt the local economy, there are areas known as Special Flood Hazard Areas,

I am from Charlotte, NC where we receive an average amount of rain, nothing too crazy. Coming to school in Norfolk I was first introduced to what flooding actually was. It was beautiful day prior, and suddenly it began pouring down raining. In about 10 minutes the streets were flooded. Staff had to take students to the other side of campus in their own cars. The underpasses were filled with so much water, that no cars could get through. Later on that was when I was informed that Norfolk is below sea level causing it to flood when it rains. Coming from a city where it doesn’t flood, to a city that floods was a shock. Through research I found of what Costal Resilience was, and how other cities are dealing with the same problems the Tidewater District is dealing with. If cities could be better prepared in times of hazardous events, less money would be lost and people wouldn’t relocate.

During the spring and early summers of 2011 and 2014, the Assiniboine River Basin (ARB) in Southern Saskatchewan and Manitoba experienced extreme flood conditions with prolonged duration and severity. This persistence and shortened interval between disasters caused concerns about the impacts of climate change in the region (Brimelow, 2015). The interactions between the Atmosphere, Geosphere, Hydrosphere, and lastly Biosphere all contributed to the events that took place during the specified flood years. I will look to address the intertwined relationship between these four spheres, and conclude with possible mitigation strategies that provinces and municipalities are likely to invest in as anthropogenic change is inevitably shortening the

Climate change was blamed for risen in temperature by half a degree, producing more vapor which results in heavy rainfall in 2010 in Brisbane. The Burnett River and Fitzroy River were exceedingly bad hit on 28th and 29th December 2010, when the stream level rose to more than eighteen meters. Author was discussed that flooding proceeded into January 2011, turning out to be more terrible in Brisbane and damages came around 2.38 billion AUS dollars. Flood again hit the area in 2013 (Davies 2013).

“On the evening of July 30th, 1993 shortly before the levee guarding the chesterfield valley then known by the more rustically charming Gumbo Flats failed and the waters came rushing in.” ( Frank Johnson 2013) It was catastrophic for the business owners and the residents. It took years to rebuild the chesterfield valley.

Additional factors that can contribute to flooding include: storms, global warming, the capacity, amount, length and spread of rain over a particular area, the size of waterway to hold excess water, the catchment and climate conditions preceding rainfall, ground cover, topography and tidal impacts.

Carlisle was among the worst hit communities with 1,930 properties affected while in Kendal, 2,140 were flooded as the flood alleviation scheme that was built during the 1970s was overwhelmed20. The December storms also resulted in flood defences being overtopped in other communities in the north-west, including Appleby and

The purpose of this report is to geologically evaluate the potential hazards for flooding in Hazard City. This report will include a detailed historic and extrapolated Stream Gauge Data Worksheet, as well as a graph of the Discharge Frequency Curve expected on Clearwater River. The report will provide Hazard city with my scientific analysis, conclusions, and provide recommendations concerning potential flood damages.

It has been announced that there is a flood warnings around the UK. Scotland have hit the worst of Storm Gertrude where also many schools have been closed, and forty flood warnings have been confirmed in Scotland. They have been warned of flooding is expected and take immediate action. In Northern Ireland, very high winds are the problem which is leading to power lines and trees down. The popular show Game Of Thrones

Some people may think that three inches of rain in all is a lot of rain, but how about three inches every hour. Three inches is about how much rain Boscastle gets in a month! The Boscastle flood is not very common, but it was very important and scary. Boscastle is a small coastal area in the southwest of England. It flooded in August 2004, washing cars and buildings into the sea and putting people’s lives in danger. Margaret Templar said, “I think we were on an adrenaline rush because we were not scared.” Volunteers helped lift people off the top of rooves to safety. “They just put a winch on and you were gone. We were in a surreal situation. It didn’t click in my mind how dangerous it was until afterwards,” says Margaret

Potential risk of flood from the river can be seen in the figure below for 1% or more annual probability floods. Maximum risk of property is at Plymouth and its surrounding areas where Horrabridge is also included. 1,510 approx. properties are in danger. There is risk of surface water flooding which due to environmental factors increasing day by day. (Cresswell, June 2012)