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- New Santa Venetia flood board appointed after shake-up (Marin Independent Journal)
Nov 20, 2008 - A new Santa Venetia advisory panel that retains three members of the old board - but jettisons two critics - was appointed to oversee flood control in the community. - Flood damage from last week estimated at nearly $500,000 (Everett Herald)
Nov 20, 2008 - Snohomish County escaped last week’s flooding with about $500,000 in damage and other flood-related costs, according to initial estimates. The county released its estimate Wednesday assessing the flood damage on the Skykomish, Snohomish and Pilchuck river systems. - Picacho Hills flood controls discussed (Las Cruces Sun-News)
Nov 20, 2008 - To see the Doña Ana County Flood Commission Web page, click here. LAS CRUCES — When it comes to problems with flooding, Picacho Hills residents are literally and figuratively caught between the rock and the hard place. - Few Washingtonians Have Flood Insurance (Insurance Journal)
Nov 20, 2008 - Washington Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler is warning consumers of the dangers of flooding in his state, and encouraging them to consider flood insurance. Despite the images of damage caused b - Sunrise Flood Control Project (KMIR 6 Palm Springs)
Nov 20, 2008 - As snowbirds flock back to the Coachella Valley, some are surprised to see major construction taking place in Palm Springs. The Sunrise Flood Control Project on Ramon Road and Sunrise Way is not just causing concern for snowbirds, but for permanent residents living along that intersection as well. - New flood maps due next year (The Gleaner)
Nov 19, 2008 - Most people rarely think about flood insurance until they need it. But if they don't begin thinking about it, upcoming changes in local flood maps could hit them in the pocketbook. On the positive side, though, the proposed changes could make it much easier for rural residents to develop property that is currently listed in a floodplain. "There are a lot of properties coming out of the ... - National Weather Service issues flood watch for Fort Bend County (Fort Bend Sun)
Nov 19, 2008 - A flood watch has been issued for Fort Bend County and several other Southeast Texas counties by the National Weather Service through Wednesday morning. - St. Charles residents urged to buy flood insurance now (New Orleans Times-Picayune)
Nov 19, 2008 - By Matt Scallan River Parishes bureau St. Charles Parish residents who don't have federal flood insurance should get it as soon as possible, to avoid dramatically higher rates expected to go into effect next year. - Flood damage from last week estimated at nearly $500,000 (Everett Herald)
Nov 19, 2008 - Snohomish County escaped last week’s flooding with about $500,000 in damage and other flood-related costs, according to initial estimates. The county released its estimate Wednesday assessing the flood damage on the Skykomish, Snohomish and Pilchuck river systems. - A Ghost Town After the Flood (KCRG-TV9 Cedar Rapids)
Nov 19, 2008 - CEDAR RAPIDS - It's like stepping back in time. One Cedar Rapids neighborhood remains virtually untouched five months after the June disaster. While other flood victims are working to rebuild their homes, many have stepped away from their properties for good.