The Threat Of Flash Flooding

Living in the desert there is not much annual precipitation that falls

, however people that are new to Phoenix may not be aware that when it does rain in the valley there is an increased chance of flash flooding that can disrupt traffic and cause problems for the residents. Being known for its hot dry climate, the southwest region of the United States is not typically associated with the overflow of rivers or torrential rains that contribute to floods in other areas of the country, however because of the runoff from the foothills and the amount of precipitation that can fall in a short period of time cities that are located on the desert plain are prone to water levels that can exceed 24 inches during a single downpour.

When the skies are threatening homeowners that live in the drainage path of the flood plain may expect to see some damage to their property but without basements and using sandbags the potential for harm to their homes is very minimal. The real threat comes from the storm drains and sewers that back up quickly with the abundance of rushing irrigation and fills the streets. While the system is set up to drain the excess amounts of water that have collected after the rains stop, the sewers and drains can back up and leave homeowners looking for a good plumber. Phoenix has taken precautions against this type of contingency, however no plan is completely foolproof and from time to time there are reports of waste pouring into a house through the plumbing system.

For the most part, the arid climate of the city keeps residents high and dry and the majority of calls for a plumber are to repair a worn out hot water heater or a leak that has become unmanageable under the sink. While keeping a sewer and drain clean is another common practice for the plumbing professionals, the construction industry demands the most continual effort of the technicians that are training in the fitting of pipes and installation of fixtures and appliances. Due to the supply of water that is available through the community treatment plants many homeowners opt to have a water softener and filtration or reverse osmosis purification system connected to the incoming lines that regulate the individual supply to water from the city mains.

As the threat of damaging floods is only present in the hottest months of the year when the thunderstorms encircle the city there are only two to three days each year when the likelihood of heavy rainfall are a concern to Phoenix and the surrounding suburban neighborhoods.

by: Art Gib

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