Droughts have a similar effect: When soil dries out over long periods, it can become compacted or even crusted over, reducing its ability to absorb water. Severe to extreme preexisting drought ...

When I moved in, I got surveyed and they told me I was well above the elevation level and there was a very low risk,” said ...

Eastgate Crossing and University Place were built in floodplains, and on top of a creek, before there were stormwater ...