Residents raise stormwater concerns after Tropical Storm Debbie; engineer outlines system performance
Aug 27, 2024
After Tropical Storm Debbie dropped nearly 8 inches of rain in parts of River Ridge, the District engineer reported the stormwater system reached capacity but flowed unobstructed; residents raised concerns about standing water and possible mold intrusion into homes.
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District Engineer Charlie Krebs reported on stormwater system performance following Tropical Storm Debbie, saying parts of the community received "almost 8 inches of rain in two or three days" while the roadway design anticipates about 5' inches over 24 hours. He said the system flowed unobstructed though it reached capacity in places and suggested adding a drainage connection to E1-A to allow water to bypass pipes and inlets and flow directly to a lake if needed.
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