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Engineering

Flood Mitigation


  • ***ADVERTISEMENT FOR PUBLIC MEETING - JUNE 22, 2009 FROM 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM IN THE 1ST FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM, 320 FOUNTAIN CIRCLE, PUBLIC SERVICES BLDG., HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA***


    • Map of Area: Dallas Branch/Pinhook Creek for Public Meeting


    Comments can be emailed to:     Ron Adams, Deputy Director of Engineering

    Flood Mitigation includes all measures that can be taken to reduce the impact of flooding on lives and property.

    Mitigation is an ongoing effort to lessen the impact that natural disasters such as flooding have on people and property. Through the application of mitigation technologies and measures, the City can assure that fewer citizens and personal properties will become the victim of future flooding. Flood mitigation measures are often divided into the following six (6) categories.

    REAL TIME DATA
    Real Time Stream Gage Data from the
    Aldridge Creek Gage at Sherwood Drive
    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

    Flood Mitigation Links

    Protect Yourself from Flooding(.pdf)

    ANNUAL REPORTS

    2002 Flood Mitigation Annual Report(.pdf)

    2003 Flood Mitigation Annual Report(.pdf)

    2004 Flood Mitigation Annual Report(.pdf)
    PERMITS

    Flood Plain Development Permit(.pdf)
    1. Preventative
    1. Comprehensive planning

    2. Zoning

    3. Stormwater management

    4. Building codes

    5. Open space preservation

    2. Property Relocation
    1. Relocation
    2. Retrofitting/Floodproofing
    3. Acquisition
    4. Insurance
    3. Emergency Services
    1. Emergency response planning
    2. Dam condition monitoring
    3. Critical facilities protection
    4. Warning
    5. Evacuation
    6. Health and safety maintenance
    4. Structural Projects
    1. Channel modifications
    2. Levees, floodwalls, seawalls
    3. Beach nourishment
    4. Drainage system maintenance
    5. Reservoirs
    6. Diversions
    7. Storm sewers
    8. Dune and beach maintenance
    5. Natural Resource Protection
    1. Wetlands protection
    2. Set-back regulations/buffers
    3. Riparian area protection
    4. Best management practices
    5. Erosion and sediment control
    6. Coastal barrier protection
    6. Public Information
    1. Outreach projects
    2. Library resources
    3. Real estate disclosure
    4. Flood maps and data
    5. Technical assistance
    6. Environmental education

    Huntsville currently uses most of these approaches that do not apply to coastal cities, and is beginning to use more flood mitigation measures. Some of the highlights of these measures are given below:

    1. Acquisition and removal/relocation of homes in the Aldridge Creek floodway

    2. Aldridge Creek channel improvements

    3. Development of Aldridge Creek watershed computer model

    4. Currently developing watershed model for Huntsville Spring Branch, Pinhook Creek, Broglan Branch, Fagan Creek, and Dallas Branch

    5. Watershed models will be developed for every watershed in Huntsville as resources are available

    6. Huntsville is now developing an Open Space Plan

    7. Some open space is currently being acquired and protected. Recently, the Aldridge Creek Greenway, Big Cove Creek Greenway, and Indian Creek Greenways were completed. This system is currently being expanded and it preserves flood prone areas near these creeks from development while providing recreational opportunities for residents.

    8. The City of Huntsville currently provides free flood zone determinations for Huntsville residents. Any resident wanting this information can call (256) 427-5300 to learn if their property is in the floodplain. Additional information and floodmaps are available at the main library in the reference section on the 2nd floor.

    View the City of Huntsville Flood Mitigation Plan

    Myths and Misconceptions About Flooding in Huntsville

    Frequently Asked Questions about Flooding

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