If you live in a place that rains, you live in a place that can flood.
Rainwater, not just coastal storm surges, poses a serious risk for inland flooding. You don’t need to see the waterfront from your porch to experience stormwater problems — if it rains at your house, your property is at risk. Impacts will vary from parcel to parcel, but no one is immune.
The Realities of Rain-Driven Flooding
When we discuss stormwater in coastal regions, people often picture hurricane-driven surges pushing saltwater onto land. However, even far from the shore, rainwater alone can create serious flooding issues. Heavy downpours, increased by climate shifts, contribute to standing water, overflowing ditches and erosion on sloped areas, driveways and lawns.
This is truly a rain problem, one that brings significant challenges to homes and landscapes across our region.
The Risks of Erosion and Ponding
Imagine the rain pouring down on a sloped driveway — without proper design, rainwater can carve ravines into the ground, eroding soil and leaving behind damage that worsens over time. In low-lying areas, rainwater collects in yards and ditches, causing ponding that not only blocks access but can harm vegetation and contribute to further erosion. These are problems inland as well as along the coast.
Solutions for Managing Rainwater
The new normal of intense rain events means that rain-driven erosion and ponding are increasingly common. But there are practical, proven management techniques to help mitigate these issues. From improving drainage systems to designing landscapes that can better handle rainfall, there are numerous strategies to protect your property from rainwater damage. Whether it’s through enhancing ditching, installing rain gardens or redirecting runoff, you can make a difference in managing stormwater impacts.
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Fight the Flood has curated business experts in stormwater and water quality management, including landscape architects who can direct the flow of water when it's coming from different directions, to help homeowners live in higher hazard water management spaces long term.
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Many homes and families on the Middle Peninsula have never experienced the devastation that comes with flooding. But the times are changing. Start thinking about protecting your property now, and how Fight the Flood can help. Start by submitting your information so that Fight the Flood staff can evaluate your needs and potentially respond with funding opportunities.
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