The southern Appalachians have had a long history of destructive flash floods, including 2024's Helene disaster. On Nov. 5, 1977, 48 years ago today, heavy rain moved into northern Georgia. Around ...

When dams or levees fail, the consequences can be catastrophic, making proper funding and maintenance critical, but it doesn't always happen. They are not what I would call politically sexy. It's not ...

Senteeko Dam, officially registered as My Own Dam with the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS), recently dominated news headlines as authorities scrambled to prevent a possible structural failure ...

Learn how to assess your home's risk from dam or levee failure and the steps to protect yourself, including flood insurance options. When dams or levees fail, the consequences can be catastrophic, ...