Cincinnati East Side floodgate failed during July 17 storm
Cincinnati’s Madison Road floodgate failed to close during the July 17 storm, exposing limits in East Side flood protection and leaving a long-term fix unclear.
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Hoboken flooding renews questions about Madison Street drainage project
Flooding on July 18 brought renewed scrutiny to Hoboken’s Madison Street drainage project, its storm limits and whether officials will inspect the work.
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North Miami’s NE 3rd Court drainage project heads to July 31 bid opening
North Miami’s proposed NE 3rd Court drainage project is set for a July 31 bid opening after the city’s stormwater plan flagged the corridor as flood-prone.
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Irving Receives Approval for $35.6M North Delaware Creek Work
Irving received approval for $35.6 million in state financing to advance North Delaware Creek flood work, including culvert, channel and utility upgrades.
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Cape Coral Sets FY2027 Millage Cap; Stormwater Fee Would Rise
Cape Coral City Council set a FY2027 millage cap and assessment limits, including a proposed $7 stormwater increase, while final rates remain pending.
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Colorado Springs City Council set to consider new stormwater enforcement rules—and a Marconi Heights zoning map tweak for a water-tank site
Colorado Springs City Council meets July 14 to consider stormwater “PCMs” rules and a Marconi Heights zoning change for a Utilities water-tank site.
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West Burlington Trailhead Park bioretention cell: $67,750 IDALS cost-share
West Burlington — Iowa Agriculture announced a $67,750 IDALS cost-share for a bioretention cell at the future Trailhead Park to treat stormwater before it reaches Hawkeye Creek.
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Prescott’s Stricklin Park stormwater project aims to cut flooding and “black ice” risk on Sherwood Dr
The City of Prescott’s July 7, 2026 update says stormwater pooling on Sherwood Dr and Autumn Dr fuels flooding and black ice near Stricklin Park.
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Scottsburg stormwater/MS4 fee for 2026 tax bills: $7/ERU and business formula
Scottsburg IN residents and businesses will see a new stormwater/MS4 fee on 2026 property tax bills: $7 per month per ERU and an impervious-area formula for non-residential.
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St. Petersburg Shore Acres gets $2M grant for Denver St. stormwater upgrades
St. Petersburg FL – A $2 million state grant will fund Denver Street drainage upgrades in Shore Acres, targeting street flooding for more than 350 homes.
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South Blvd southbound closure, LYNX Blue Line single-track start July 13
Charlotte NC – Southbound South Blvd closes July 13–Aug. 14 between Clanton and Old Pineville; Blue Line single-tracks July 13–Aug. 9 near Scaleybark.
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Homer City Borough Council Approves $2.9M Stormwater Grant Application
Homer City Borough Council voted Tuesday night to apply for about $2.9 million in state Multimodal funding for stormwater upgrades—alley drainage research follows.
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Hood River utility bills: City water, sewer and stormwater rates rise starting July 1
Hood River OR – Utility rates effective July 1, 2026 raise City water, sanitary sewer and stormwater charges, including a 3,000-gallon water allowance.
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Portland utility bills rise July 1 with new flood safety fee
Portland utility bills rose July 1, with water, sewer and stormwater rates up 6.36% for typical single-family accounts and a new flood fee added.
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Redmond docket could reshape stormwater, industrial land use, paths
Redmond’s 2026-27 comprehensive plan docket advanced after a June 10 hearing and June 24 Planning Commission vote, with council action due Aug. 31.
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June 25 flooding keeps Lake St. Louis stormwater concerns in view
June 25 flooding in St. Charles County sent water over roads near Mexico Road and Cave Springs, keeping Lake St. Louis stormwater planning in focus.
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Hummelstown’s Poplar-and-Water stormwater work briefly cut water service
Hummelstown residents near Poplar Avenue and Water Street saw a temporary water service disruption tied to stormwater work on Wednesday, June 24.
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Irving’s Wells Road bridge closure starts June 4—why it’s happening and how long it lasts
Irving TX – Wells Road bridge closes June 4, 2026 for West Irving Creek channel drainage work, with access limited through end of 2027, weather permitting.
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Daytona Beach weighs buyouts and stormwater fixes after Army Corps setback
Daytona Beach is revisiting flood relief options — including buyouts, pumps, storage and a dashboard — after the Army Corps path stalled, especially in Midtown.
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Fort Wayne’s $91 million utility construction plan is moving ahead, starting with Belmont drainage and lead-line work
Fort Wayne IN – The city says more than $91 million in utility work is planned for 2026, with Belmont stormwater fixes and lead-line replacement among the first visible projects.
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Detroit water board puts $1.45 billion infrastructure plan on the table, with east-side lead line work next
Detroit MI – The April 15 water board agenda lays out a proposed $1.45 billion five-year capital plan, plus east-side lead line work and a Jefferson Chalmers stormwater item.
