Flood mapping tool helps South Texas communities better understand flooding risks

Hay River council moves toward zoning and development changes for flood-risk areas - Yellowknifer

Hay River town council is considering adding new community planning and zoning rules for areas deemed to be at risk of flooding, adding flood-proofing requirements for new construction and restricting what can be built. The July 28 council meeting moved forward a motion to amend the municipality’s community plan and zoning bylaws, adding a “flood hazard overlay” zone to sections of the town found at risk of flooding. The new zoning would apply o…

Flood mapping tool helps South Texas communities better understand flooding risks

During storms, water rushes into low-lying areas and has nowhere to go. To highlight the problem, the researcher partnered with community groups to develop a flood mapping tool that combines satellite data with information shared by residents.