+6 more things you need to know on Dam Safety Awareness Day. Dams are engineering wonders — workhorses that shore up clean water supplies, help irrigate crops and produce clean energy. But when they fail, they can cause sudden, catastrophic flooding. READ MORE
What does a flood look like to an artist? The third annual Flood Awareness All Media Show, on view at Art Works in Richmond, Virginia, through March 19, asks — and answers — this question. Co-sponsored by the Department of Conservation and Recreation, the show coincides with Flood Awareness Week. READ MORE
In the United States, floods are the most common type of natural disaster, and they often cause extensive damage to homes. In Virginia, floods pose a risk to residents throughout the state, even if you live outside a mapped floodplain or traditional high risk zone. Common threats include storm surges, riverine and tidal flooding, and even snowmelt. READ MORE
In summer, most people arriving at Pocahontas State Park on Saturday have their mountain bikes, coolers and camping gear in tow. Not so the morning of Saturday, Aug. 22. READ MORE