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As water managers and engineers, it’s important to understand our watersheds, urban landscapes, and their response to extreme events like heavy precipitation and rising surface water levels. Of the numerous tools at our disposal, there are many benefits to a flood warning system, including knowing in time where flooding issues could occur, enabling reactive action, […]
Virginia Beach, like many coastal communities, is experiencing more frequent flooding due to sea level rise, increased storm intensity, and aging infrastructure. These issues coupled with tidal impacts and low elevations have resulted in severe flooding in portions of the City. As a result, the City embarked upon an extensive, multi-year flood mitigation improvement program. […]
The frequency and severity of storms in the Virginia Beach area has increased significantly. Of the 18 coastal storms of record in Virginia Beach, 12 have occurred in the last 25 years. During one 6-week period in 2016, Virginia Beach experienced 35-inches of rainfall from three storms, or more than two-thirds of the average annual […]
The Virginia Lakes and Watershed Association is a volunteer organization and its mission is to provide education on water resources in Virginia.
