Stormwater Management News

1. Fathom Integrates Future Climate Into Global Flood Cat 6/17/2025

   Flood risk intelligence company Fathom today announces the integration of future climate scenarios into its Global Flood Cat, making it the first flood catastrophe model to include them at a global scale.

2. Wet Soils Increase Flooding During Atmospheric River Storms 6/12/2025

   Atmospheric rivers are responsible for most flooding on the West Coast of the U.S., but also bring much needed moisture to the region.

3. Multiple Extreme Climate Events At The Same Time May Be The New Normal 6/9/2025

   Heatwaves, droughts and forest fires are some of the extreme climate-related events that are expected not only to become more frequent but also to increasingly strike at the same time.

4. Study Finds Coastal Flooding More Frequent Than Previously Thought 6/4/2025

   Flooding in coastal communities is happening far more often than previously thought, according to a new study from North Carolina State University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The study also found major flaws with the widely used approach of using marine water level data to capture instances of flooding.

5. How AI Might Become The Future Of Hurricane Flood Forecasting 5/29/2025

   Artificial intelligence is becoming an asset in hurricane forecasting. In 2024, an AI-based model created by Google correctly predicted Hurricane Beryl would make landfall in Texas while a top traditional model called for landfall in Mexico.

6. UK's Utilities And Energy Management Team Receives Grand Award For Stormwater Harvesting System 5/28/2025

   The University of Kentucky’s Utilities and Energy Management team in Facilities Mangement was honored with a Grand Award at the 2025 Engineering Excellence Awards, presented by the American Council of Engineering Companies of Kentucky.

7. Manchester City Puts Smart Water Tech In Play On The Pitch 5/22/2025

   Manchester City Football Club is using data and analytics for more than performance on the pitch. A champion of water sustainability, the Club is taking its commitment to the next level – introducing digital solutions from its official water technology partner, Xylem to help capture and reuse rainwater more efficiently.

8. City of Cottage Grove Selects Carollo Engineers To Lead Storm Drainage System Master Plan 5/6/2025

   The City of Cottage Grove has selected Carollo Engineers to develop a comprehensive Storm Drainage System Master Plan that will guide the City’s infrastructure planning and stormwater management strategy over the next 20 years.

9. OTT HydroMet Launches The OTT Flood Monitoring System 4/22/2025

   OTT HydroMet, a global leader in environmental monitoring and weather measurement, is expanding its hydrological and meteorological offerings with the launch of the OTT Flood Monitoring System, a cutting-edge flood monitoring and stream gauging solution.

10. The Galindo Wastewater Treatment Plant Embraces Climate Resilience With Veolia's Actiflo Turbo Technology For Stormwater Treatment 4/3/2025

    The Galindo wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) in Bilbao, Spain, takes a step forward in its commitment to innovation and sustainability by incorporating the Actiflo Turbo technology for stormwater treatment.