Elaine Merrick-Reed, who lives in Chard - one of the worst-hit places - said she watched helplessly as flood water started to build outside of her house. "I looked out and it was coming in waves. It ...

From Jan. 31 - Feb. 1, 1953, 72 years ago tonight, a powerful storm with high winds pushed a catastrophic surge of water from ...

Somerset Council has declared a major incident after flooding in parts of the county. Brian Drury, owner of BD Garden & Pet Supplies in Ilminster, says the floodwater in his store was 2ft (60cm) deep.

Earth Scientists Study Sikkim Flood in India to Help Others Prepare ... The footpads of geckos have hydrophilic (water-loving) mechanisms that allow the little animals to easily move over ...

Elevate valuables – Move expensive or important items to higher ground. Seal your property – Use sandbags or barriers to keep water out. Check your insurance policy – Make sure your home insurance ...

“My yard always floods in the spring and sometimes water even gets into one side of the house,” one client recently stated. “I called League City Drainage and found out that some tree roots were ...

it can test the strength of the water barriers on your foundation and siding. One way to give your home a fighting chance in a wet environment is to ensure that you have proper drainage around ...

A Swiss Re survey exposes a common mistake among homeowners: 43% believe their home insurance policy will cover them for flood damage. Homeowners insurance for water damage is generally limited to ...

“It is a flood area, the building itself was built as a mill to utilise the storm water and the rivers,” he said. “I know we provided barriers for properties in Bridgetown, those were funded ...