Engineer: Tropical Storm Debbie pushed systems to capacity; Board discusses drainage fixes
The district engineer reported parts of the community received nearly 8 inches of rain during Tropical Storm Debbie, exceeding the road design standard of roughly 5½ inches in 24 hours; the Board discussed potential drainage connections and resident reports of standing water and mold.
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District Engineer Charlie Krebs told the Board that the MRI project to replace Pinehurst valley gutter inlet grates is about 80% complete and that he will follow up on the schedule for the asphalt patch. Regarding Tropical Storm Debbie, Krebs said parts of the community received almost 8 inches of rain in two or three days, while the roads are designed for about 5½ inches in 24 hours; the system reached capacity but flowed unobstructed during the storm.
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