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Pearl River Flooding
Crews built a tiger dam around the control house at the south Jackson substation to mitigate flooding issues. The substation has been de-entergized. Due to rising levels on the Pearl River, Entergy Mississippi has de-energized two Jackson substations and disconnected electrical service to some low-lying deer camps in Madison County as a public safety precaution and to comply with the National ...
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A global risk assessment of river and coastal flooding
A new study provides the first global estimates of river and coastal flooding, highlighting past and future trends, and indicates that Asia and Europe are two of the regions that are worst affected. The researchers suggest that their methods could be useful in developing a global framework for flood risk assessment. Although millions of people worldwide are affected by floods every year, ...
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Work begins on new Warkworth flood defences
Thirty-five homes in Warkworth, Northumberland, will be protected from river and tidal flooding thanks to a new Environment Agency flood defence scheme. Preparatory work began this week in advance of the construction of a new flood wall that will protect homes at The Butts area of Warkworth. The project will also see the ground raised at the United Reform Church car park, with a new gate at The ...
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Five Large Wastop Protect Osijek, Croatia
The Drava River is one of the five largest tributaries of the Danube River, and flows through five different countries to its mouth downstream of Osijek. The Drava’s main tributary is the Mura River, and the two meet in Croatia to form a unique natural river mouth. The river has a history of flooding and causing extensive damage to the surrounding towns and farms. In an effort to mitigate ...
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Flood threat remains into next week as larger rivers start to reach their peak
Communities in Dorset and Oxfordshire are urged to remain prepared for flooding as peak flows move along the rivers Thames, Dorset Stour and Frome. There is the possibility of significant flooding in the lower reaches of these rivers. Ongoing river flooding is expected on the Somerset Levels and rivers in the south east remain very high after recent rainfall. River levels on the Severn will also ...
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What Causes Pools below Waterfalls to Periodically Fill with Sediment?
Deep pools below waterfalls are popular recreational swimming spots, but sometimes they can be partially or completely filled with sediment. New research showed how and why pools at the base of waterfalls, known as plunge pools, go through natural cycles of sediment fill and evacuation. Beyond impacting your favorite swimming hole, plunge pools also serve important ecologic and geologic ...
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Satellite Images Display Extreme Mississippi River Flooding from Space
Recent Landsat satellite data captured by the USGS and NASA on May 10 shows the major flooding of the Mississippi River around Memphis, Tenn., and along the state borders of Tennessee, Kentucky, Missouri, and Arkansas as seen from 438 miles above the Earth. The flood crest of 47.87 feet on May 10 is the second highest rise in recent history; the highest being 48.7 feet in 1937. Five counties ...
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Satellite images make it possible to monitor ice break-up in Torne River
SMHI has used high-resolution satellite images for the first time to monitor ice break-up in Torne River, one of Sweden’s largest unregulated rivers. The CryoLand research project has developed a method of identifying ice jams in the Torne River and flooded areas around the river using high-resolution satellite images. “Radar satellite images with a resolution of 1-3 metres can be ...
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Flood risk remains for parts of southern England
Thames Barrier shuts for record 16th consecutive time to help reduce flood risk for communities along the Thames. Parts of southern, south west and central England remain at risk of flooding as river levels remain high following recent heavy rainfall. To help protect communities along the River Thames, the Environment Agency has closed the Thames Barrier for a record sixteenth consecutive ...
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Adaptation is a cost-effective way to protect against river flooding caused by climate change
The socio-economic costs and benefits of adaptation to river flooding caused by climate change have been assessed in a new study. According to the study, adaptation measures could save €53.1 billion every year in flood-related losses across Europe by 2080. More than 3 million people in Europe were affected by 213 floods that killed around 1126 people and caused damage costing at least ...
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Environment Agency warns of further flooding across the south
People who live along the lower reaches of the River Thames in Surrey should remain prepared for further flooding this weekend as water levels continue to rise slowly in response to recent rainfall. There is also an ongoing risk of flooding from the Rivers Parret in Somerset and the Severn in the Midlands. High groundwater levels mean we are likely to see continued flooding in areas such as the ...
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Drastic response to mississippi flood
Flames shot up and a loud boom was heard on Monday 2nd May as the US government blew a hole in a Mississippi River flood levee in a bid to save several towns in Illinois and Kentucky from being inundated. A witness said water began to pour out of the hole after the explosion, and is expected to flood some 130,000 acres of farmland in Missouri in order to spare the towns. The deliberate ...
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Environment Agency issues nine severe flood warnings ahead of increased risk this weekend
The Environment Agency has issued nine severe flood warnings as high winds and tides bring an increased risk of coastal flooding this weekend. The severe flood warnings are in place in the south west and the Midlands. These are for Cornwall, north Devon and the River Severn. Other areas at risk tomorrow (Saturday) and Sunday include coasts and tidal areas of Dorset, Somerset, Bristol, ...
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River restoration for flood management in the Iberian Peninsula
Experts from Spain and Portugal discussed how to restore rivers and manage landscapes to reduce flooding risks and impacts. At the same event prizes were awarded to the best short stories, poems and pictures about rivers. The workshop River Restoration for Flood Management: Debate about new social and environmental approaches in river restoration and good and bad practices in flood management, ...
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Communities along the River Thames and in Somerset warned to expect more flooding
Heavy rain is expected on Wednesday. Environment Agency teams continue to be out in force across England - day and night - to minimise the impact of flooding. Further disruption from flooding Since Monday afternoon, approximately 70 properties have flooded along the River Thames, and this figure is set to rise. Flooded communities include Datchet, Wraysbury and Chertsey. Windsor and Maidenhead ...
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Communities in southern England urged to remain vigilant to risk of flooding
People who live along the lower reaches of the Thames, Hampshire Avon, Dorset Stour should remain prepared for the risk of further flooding into the weekend as river levels continue to rise. Further flooding is expected along the River Thames today and into the weekend in Oxfordshire, West Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Surrey. The River Thames is a large, complex river and will continue rise ...
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Coastal flood risk for parts of England this weekend
High winds and tides bring an increased risk of coastal flooding along coastal areas of England this weekend, the Environment Agency warned today. Areas at risk on Saturday and Sunday include coasts and tidal areas of Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Somerset, Bristol and South Gloucestershire as gales and big waves combine to cause possible overtopping of flood defences and sea walls, property flooding ...
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Ongoing flood risk across southern England
We are urging communities in Dorset, South Wiltshire, Somerset and the Thames Valley to remain vigilant for continued flooding from groundwater and rivers. Flooding will continue along the River Thames over the coming days, with a potential flooding around the Chertsey Lakes. River levels along the Thames are now stabilising or falling in most areas. Groundwater levels remain very high in many ...
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Street-Precise Early Warning of Heavy Rainfall
With FloodLead, the company from Eppingen offers a digital service for early alerting and monitoring of heavy rain and floods. Users benefit from a valuable gain in time for precaution and damage limitation. In the event of heavy rainfall, it is essential for emergency services to optimise alarm and deployment plans and to organise operations as effectively as possible. Likewise, citizens in ...
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Mississippi River Flood Victims Turn to the IAQ Video Network
Today it was announced that the Mississippi River has neared its crest around Memphis while downstream many communities are still facing possible additional flooding. The water levels in Memphis had not been observed since the 1930s and many low lying areas have been heavily damaged by the flood waters. Further south, in Louisiana, it was reported that the Army Corps of Engineers have opened ...
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