Engineer: stormwater system held but some areas exceeded design during Tropical Storm Debbie

Aug 27, 2024

District Engineer Charlie Krebs said the Pinehurst inlet grate replacement is about 80% complete and that parts of the community received nearly 8 inches of rain during Tropical Storm Debbie—exceeding the roads' design for about 5½ inches in 24 hours; residents raised standing-water and mold concerns.

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District Engineer Charlie Krebs reported Aug. 27 that the Pinehurst valley gutter inlet grate replacement project is about 80% complete and that the stormwater system broadly functioned during Tropical Storm Debbie, although some areas reached capacity.

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