A clap of thunder in the distance may mean more than a cancelled soccer game or the chance to cozy up with a good book and a cup of tea. If you live in a neighborhood with plenty of hardscaping (think ...

When your area gets hit with a downpour, it's common to weather the storm with a good book or a long nap, and expect water to drain away into designated swales or sewer systems. But sometimes a ...

In an effort to reduce the flooding that follows rainstorms, today’s subdivisions are designed to direct runoff toward easements and curbs so water safely heads to the community’s stormwater drainage ...

A person wearing rubber boots stands in a severely flooded yard - Kokhan O/Shutterstock When your area gets hit with a downpour, it's common to weather the storm with a good book or a long nap, and ...