Flooding and Urban Drainage Issues

Visuals capturing severe flooding impacts from disasters, highlighting the challenges of urban drainage systems and environmental management.

Road flooded and damaged by mudslides in western province, Rwanda

Miscellaneous - Coast Guard Operations - 26-HK-432-78. Reflections. Hurricane Katrina

Flooding - Bismarck, N. D. , July 10, 2011 The flooded corner of Apple Creek Dr and Sully Dr in Bismarck, North Dakota. FEMA is supporting flood fighting measures in North Dakota. North Dakota Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Storm Drainage System. Rain water empties from Storm Pipes into Ballona Creek, a nine-mile waterway that drains the Los Angeles basin. Urban runoff carries an assortment of trash and debris from catch basins where a network of pipes and open channels create a pathway to the Ocean at Santa Monica Bay. Ballona Creek is designed to discharge to Santa Monica Bay approximately 71,400 cubic feet per second from a 50-year frequency storm event. Culver City, Los Angeles, California, USA

Operation Zephyr - 26-HK-154-86. Images from Lt. Williams. Hurricane Katrina

Ballona Creek with very high water levels during Atmospheric river hits Los Angeles, Feb 5, 2024.

Flooded roads in Dallas, Texas (West Dallas area of Loop 12 and Singleton) circa 1990s.

Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge - New Orleans Flood Operations - 26-HK-377-22. Hurricane Katrina

Operation Zephyr - 26-HK-154-249. Images from Lt. Williams. Hurricane Katrina

Road flooded and damaged by mudslides in western province, Rwanda

Aftermath - Keesler Damage - 26-HK-288-6. Hurricane Katrina Rear of Dolan Hall. Hurricane Katrina

ESU St. Louis - New Orleans - 26-HK-320-81. Hurricane Katrina

Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge - New Orleans Flood Operations - 26-HK-377-37. Hurricane Katrina

DR 1718.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Pollution - ESU St. Louis Response - North Bass - 26-HK-232-97. Hurricane Katrina

Boulder, CO Flood

flooded road & road signs october 2000 river medway, kent, south eastern england

Floodwater surrounds a home in Prairieville, La.. Louisiana Severe Storms and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

The Adige River In Flood at the Vo Bridge. Vallagarina. Trentino. Italy. Europe

Flooding - Burlington, N. D. , June 24, 2011 Chris Ralph look at his family's home through binoculars, after the Souris River flooded out their community. FEMA is working closely with federal, state, local and tribal partners in the ongoing flood fight. North Dakota Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Boulder, CO Flood

Findlay, Ohio, After heavy rain and snow melt, the Blanchard River overflows its banks.

Tropical Storm Fay, Palm Bay, FL, August 20, 2008 Brevard County community streets flooding due to Tropical Storm Fay's movement, lingering at 5 mph. Barry Bahler/FEMA.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

ESU St. Louis - New Orleans - 26-HK-320-76. Hurricane Katrina

Kissimmee, FL, (Oct. 2, 2022) - Flooding continues to be an issue in some communities in the Orlando/Kissimmee area. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

Flooding - Ames, Iowa, August 11, 2010 An Ames resident checks for belongings following a record rainfall and flood in the city. A water main break caused by the flooding will require survivors of the deluge to boil water for days to come. Jace Anderson/FEMA. Iowa Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Kissimmee, FL, (Oct. 2, 2022) - Flooding continues to be an issue in some communities in the Orlando/Kissimmee area. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

Kissimmee, FL, (Oct. 2, 2022) - Flooding continues to be an issue in some communities in the Orlando/Kissimmee area. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

Hurricane Dolly, Brownsville, TX, July 24, 2008 Main roads are unrecognizable and hard to find due to the fast overflow of rain. Jacinta Quesada/FEMA.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Aftermath - Flooding - Miscellaneous - 26-HK-36-345. New Orleans--flooding under overpass near neighborhood, dated 24 1108am. Hurricane Katrina

Storm Drainage System. Heavy rains flow down streets into Street Gutters and Storm Drains and eventually Ballona Creek, a nine-mile waterway that drains the Los Angeles basin. Urban runoff carries an assortment of trash and debris from catch basins where a network of pipes and open channels create a pathway to the Ocean at Santa Monica Bay. Culver City, Los Angeles, California, USA. Culver City, Los Angeles, California, USA

Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge - New Orleans Flood Operations - 26-HK-399-2. Hurricane Katrina

Córdoba, 09/18/2020. Rains and Storms. Photo: Álvaro Carmona Archcor.

Captain Stanton - Aftermath - 26-HK-280-12. Hurricane Katrina

Boulder, CO Flood

Gambia, Agriculture, Women Replanting Rice In Paddy Fields.

ESU Incident Command Post New Orleans - Katrina Sector - 26-HK-305-7. Hurricane Katrina

The Enns in Steyr Oö at floods The Enns in Steyr Upper Austria at flood

Aftermath - Flooding - Miscellaneous - 26-HK-36-292. flooded street with school street signs. Hurricane Katrina

Levee Breach - 26-HK-362-16. Hurricane Katrina

ESU Incident Command Post New Orleans - Katrina Sector - 26-HK-305-11. Hurricane Katrina

Boulder, CO Flood

Manhica, Mozambique - 20 January 2026: View of a town submerged in floodwaters, homes standing forlornly amidst the swirling currents under a vast, overcast sky.

Aftermath - Flooding - Miscellaneous - 26-HK-36-350. Northshore--flooded street with vans moving through water, time stamped 24 427pm. Hurricane Katrina

Aftermath - Flooding - Miscellaneous - 26-HK-36-351. Northshore--flooded street with vans, time stamped 24 427pm. Hurricane Katrina

Outflows of the Chari River, Gaoui, near N'Djamena, Chad, Africa

Heavy rains flow down streets into Street Gutters and Storm Drains and eventually Ballona Creek, a nine-mile waterway that drains the Los Angeles basin. Urban runoff carries an assortment of trash and debris from catch basins where a network of pipes and open channels create a pathway to the Ocean at Santa Monica Bay. Culver City, Los Angeles, California, USA. Culver City, Los Angeles, California, USA

Rising flood waters from the Highwood River threaten a bridge on Highway 2 in southern Alberta in June, 2013.

Katrina - General - 26-HK-403-153. Hurricane Katrina

Lyons, CO Flood

Hurricane Dolly, Brownsville, TX, July 24, 2008 A resident pushes his stalled car through a flooded street. Hurricane Dolly made landfall on South Padre island with 120 mph winds. Jacinta Quesada/FEMA.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Sanford, FL (Oct. 8, 2022) - Downtown Sanford is inundated with rising water from Lake Monroe after Hurricane Ian.

Lyons, CO Flood

Flooding Hurricane/Tropical Storm Severe Storm - Mandeville, La. , Aug. 29, 2012 -- As Hurricane Isaac dumped rain on the greater New Orleans area, the storm created a surge on Lake Pontchartrain that officials say was greater than Hurricane Katrina in 2005. This was the scene on the north shore of the causeway.

Flooding Mudslide/Landslide Severe Storm - Jackson, Ky. , June 4, 2009 Damaged trailer home along a river in KY RT 30. Debris and other damages form the recent floods along KY RT 30 in Jackson, KY. FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) are opened to give residents a place to ask questions about the recovery process. Rob Melendez/FEMA. Kentucky Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Flooding, and Mudslides. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Disaster Assistance Response Teams (DART) - Marine Safety Office St. Louis - 26-HK-122-170. Hurricane Katrina

Operation Zephyr - 26-HK-154-306. Images from Lt. Williams. Hurricane Katrina

The front porch of a residential home in Guam flooded due to tropical storm Halong that occurred in July 28 - 31, 2014. Thefront porch of a residential home in Guam flooded due to tropical storm Halongthat occurred in July 28 - 31, 2014. Photo by Samuel Ronveaux/FEMA. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Symbolic image extreme weather, global warming, climate change, flood, washed up wood, footbridge, barrage on the Neckar river, Aldingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, Europe

Aerial view of the blue ferry terminal at the river's edge, partially submerged under floodwaters, with a lone figure standing on the walkway, Batina, Osijek-Baranja County, Croatia.

Flooded main street of Kingsfisher... Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Fire Hydrant partially covered with water in flooded area , Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada.

Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge - New Orleans Flood Operations - 26-HK-377-31. Hurricane Katrina

Flood of the Elbe in Dresden at the beginning of January 2024, Saxony, Germany, Europe

Calgary Alberta flood 2013

Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans, LA, September 3, 2005 -- Local residents walk throught the water pushing boats in areas flooded by Hurricane Katrina. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Flooding around mailbox

Coastal Storm Flooding Hurricane/Tropical Storm Severe Storm - Mandeville, La. , Aug. 29, 2012 -- As Hurricane Isaac dumped rain on the greater New Orleans area, the storm created a surge on Lake Pontchartrain that officials say was greater than Hurricane Katrina in 2005. This was the scene on the north shore of the causeway.

Boulder, CO Flood

Flood ditch in the Ostragehege

Rhine floods Karlsruhe harbour entrance

Flooded garden with sandbags prhobiting further damage

Pieschner Allee under water

Madrid, 06/11/2015. Flood on Telémaco Street, due to heavy rain in Madrid. Photo: Matias Nieto ARCHDC.

Flooded Intersection.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Water level at an overflowing river

Children play in flood waters... Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Hurricane Wilma - Command Center Files - 26-HK-439-44. photoonboat. Hurricane Katrina

Water_pipe rupture

A bulldozer moves rocks and plastic to fortify a levee on Leona Street that nearly collapsed along the Des Peres River. With the help of military police from the National Guard securing the area, city employees were able to get to the sight quickly. Subject Operation/Series: MIDWEST FLOODS Base: Saint Louis State: Missouri (MO) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Rhine floods Karlsruhe harbour entrance

Manhica, Mozambique - 20 January 2026: View of a building nearly submerged, surrounded by murky floodwaters reflecting the overcast skies, a stark reminder of nature's power.

Car drives though high flood water... Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Aftermath - Miscellaneous - 26-HK-47-183. flooded highway, date stamped Sept 23 2005. Hurricane Katrina

USA, Florida, Naples, Storms. (PR)

Flooding - Bismarck, N. D. , July 11, 2011 Flooded access road to recreational area. North Dakota Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

011083012 The aftermath of Hurricane Issac. Louisiana Hurricane Isaac. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Ballona Creek with very high water levels during Atmospheric river hits Los Angeles, Feb 5, 2024.

Kissimmee, FL, (Oct. 2, 2022) - A local Florida neighborhood is flooded by Hurricane Ian.

Climate, Weather, Flooding, Bench in flooded public park.

A U.S. flag waves above nearly 10 feet of water in Minot, N.D., June 26. The Souris River has inundated the city and reached a historic height. Minot Mayor Curt Zimbelman estimates 4,000 homes have been damaged by the flooding.

Reflection in puddle. House is reflected in water.

Sign - Prevent Aquatic Invasive Species. Sign at boat landing reminding boaters to help protect waterways, and stop aquatic plant species invasion

Hurricane Wilma - Command Center Files - 26-HK-439-1. 1024_blueLagoon_lg. Hurricane Katrina

KEY WEST, Fla. (Sept. 28, 2022) Hurricane Ian flooding hits Naval Air Station Key West, Sept. 28.

Dock houses and vegetatation along the banks of the False River remain covered in floodwaters in Pointe Coupee, La.. Louisiana Severe Storms and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Do Not Enter Sign Should Be Heeded as Hurricane Katrina Makes Landfall

Tropical Storm Fay, Merritt Island, FL, August 21, 2008 As the water recedes from Tropical Storm Fay, families return to asses the damage to their homes. State and Federal teams working together, are doing their assessments too. Barry Bahler/FEMA.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Lyons, CO Flood

Sanford, FL (Oct. 8, 2022) - Downtown Sanford is inundated with rising water from Lake Monroe after Hurricane Ian.

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