Built around the confluence of two of Iowa's largest rivers, Des Moines has more than 15 miles of levees built from 1963 to ...

The West Bank’s flood authority is asking voters Nov. 15 to renew a property tax that funds levees and pumps protecting the ...

When dams or levees fail, the consequences can be catastrophic, making proper funding and maintenance critical, but it doesn't always happen. They are not what I would call politically sexy. It's not ...

The Assembly approved a reallocation of $5 million dollars from the new arts and culture center to help pay for flood protection.

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The “Help Wanted” sign is out at the Southeast Louisiana Flood Authority East, after the resignations of four board members. Some say key flood improvement votes could be affected ...

If it keeps on raining, the levee's going to break. When the levee breaks, I have no place to stay. -- Led Zeppelin ...

As winter approaches, San Luis Obispo County is preparing for more flooding near the Arroyo Grande Creek Levee in Oceano. Meteorologists are predicting El Niño weather patterns for the West Coast this ...

Learn how to assess your home's risk from dam or levee failure and the steps to protect yourself, including flood insurance options. When dams or levees fail, the consequences can be catastrophic, ...