Flooding
Following are all UrbanTurf articles filed under Flooding, from most recent to least.
A Guide to Flood Insurance in the DC Area
UrbanTurf Staff | July 15th
UrbanTurf explains in this article how DC-area residents can go about securing flood insurance.... read»
A Proposed DC Bill Would Establish Zones Where Flood Insurance is Required for New Buildings
Nena Perry-Brown | October 6th 2021
Last week, the DC Council Chair introduced a bill to enhance scrutiny of development in the city's many flood-prone areas.... read»
Five Design Concepts for How to Save the Tidal Basin from Flooding
Nena Perry-Brown | October 21st 2020
Save the Tidal Basin has mounted an online exhibition of design concepts that would adapt the site to worsening flood conditions.... read»
A Guide to Flood Insurance in the DC Area
Nena Perry-Brown | August 4th 2020
The tropical storm affecting the DC area today reinforces the importance of flood insurance. Here's how to get it and what to expect cost-wise.... read»
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DC Agency May Restrict Construction in Areas That May Eventually Be Underwater
Nena Perry-Brown | January 6th 2020
The Department of Energy and Environment is considering changes to the floodplain regulations which would restrict construction in areas expected to b... read»
A New Flood Wall Proposed in Georgetown
Nena Perry-Brown | November 26th 2019
After years of intermittent flooding, flood mitigation measures are being proposed at Washington Harbour.... read»
The DC Neighborhoods At Risk of Flooding As Early As Next Year
Nena Perry-Brown | October 18th 2019
The recent Comprehensive Plan amendments note the possibility of high flood risk along a tributary of the Anacostia River.... read»
Eleanor Holmes Norton Proposes Bill to Increase DC's Flood Protection Funding
Nena Perry-Brown | April 10th 2019
The District of Columbia Flood Prevention Act would permit the city to receive federal funding for flood protection as a "coastal state".... read»
How to Prepare Your Home to Weather a Storm Like Hurricane Florence
Nena Perry-Brown | September 13th 2018
Many in the area are getting ready for the anticipated storms and flooding. Here's how to prepare your home.... read»
The Effect That Chronic Flooding May Have on the DC Area by 2100
Nena Perry-Brown | June 18th 2018
While rising sea levels may create major storm-related flooding in DC by 2100, Alexandria homes may face a different risk.... read»
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