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Post by DD Booger on Aug 28, 2012 15:57:35 GMT -6
Unless they followed the same path and intensity, don't know if we've seen similar instances. This one has a similar path and if the storm surges are similar as well, it can be dangerous. I think they fixed these issues however. Can never be too sure, alway best to employ the precautionary principle. I think it depends on what angle a storm takes to put those levees to the test. If it hits east of the city between NO and Miss, then the backside is what puts them in danger. You will recall during Katrina, they thought they dodged the bullet because it hit and everything was fine until the backside of the storm hit the lake and river. The risk is probably lower taking the eye in the city or for it to strike to the west around Baton Rouge. yeah, that sounds about right.
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Post by CC_Varmints on Aug 29, 2012 11:57:51 GMT -6
The levees are in tact so far, but there is just too much water that is now overtopping the levees. Isaac has stalled near New Orleans and is dumping a serious amount of rainfall and storm surge into the area. Serious flooding with not so much wind damage.
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Post by Clemensbuff on Aug 29, 2012 12:39:12 GMT -6
The levees are in tact so far, but there is just too much water that is now overtopping the levees. Isaac has stalled near New Orleans and is dumping a serious amount of rainfall and storm surge into the area. Serious flooding with not so much wind damage. OMG I can already see the finger pointing starting! Who's fault is this one gonna be? Man, as much as I enjoy NO and all of LA in general, they have some really, REALLY big dipchits in high places!
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Post by flowtowntigers on Aug 29, 2012 13:53:03 GMT -6
The levees are in tact so far, but there is just too much water that is now overtopping the levees. Isaac has stalled near New Orleans and is dumping a serious amount of rainfall and storm surge into the area. Serious flooding with not so much wind damage. OMG I can already see the finger pointing starting! Who's fault is this one gonna be? Man, as much as I enjoy NO and all of LA in general, they have some really, REALLY big dipchits in high places! Its a cant win situation. The levees could be 100' high 50' thick concrete walls and if they fail it will be the governments fault for not making them twice as big. NOLA is a civil engineers nightmare. After Katrina I would not want my name stamped on any engineer drawings in that region. Your just asking for trouble.
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Post by DD Booger on Aug 29, 2012 14:53:54 GMT -6
OMG I can already see the finger pointing starting! Who's fault is this one gonna be? Man, as much as I enjoy NO and all of LA in general, they have some really, REALLY big dipchits in high places! Its a cant win situation. The levees could be 100' high 50' thick concrete walls and if they fail it will be the governments fault for not making them twice as big. NOLA is a civil engineers nightmare. After Katrina I would not want my name stamped on any engineer drawings in that region. Your just asking for trouble. There just isn't a way to beat mother nature there. A direct hit like that, you just cross your fingers. Levees hold, but you can only go so high with them. Some of the Northern European levees are downright scary with how high they get and they're having to make them higher. It's just asking for trouble.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 29, 2012 15:03:28 GMT -6
Its a cant win situation. The levees could be 100' high 50' thick concrete walls and if they fail it will be the governments fault for not making them twice as big. NOLA is a civil engineers nightmare. After Katrina I would not want my name stamped on any engineer drawings in that region. Your just asking for trouble. There just isn't a way to beat mother nature there. A direct hit like that, you just cross your fingers. Levees hold, but you can only go so high with them. Some of the Northern European levees are downright scary with how high they get and they're having to make them higher. It's just asking for trouble. Never build a major population center below sea level for one. But then by the same argument, we all live in areas that are vulenerable to being wiped out. Californina and the west coast all the way to Alaska is waiting for the 8.0 or higher earthquake. Hawaii can be whiped out by a Hurricane, Tidal Wave, or Volicanic acitivity. The Gulf and Atlantic Coast to storms. Good chunk of the country east of the Rockies to severe weather such as F-5 tornados. The west to extreme wild fire. Everyone is at risk for a flood, even Vegas and Death Valley. Eh, just enjoy life and be prepared.
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Post by Maroon87 on Aug 31, 2012 18:55:43 GMT -6
Isaac arrived for his visit in the KC area today. Lots of much needed and long overdue rain...
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Post by DD Booger on Aug 31, 2012 19:48:04 GMT -6
Isaac arrived for his visit in the KC area today. Lots of much needed and long overdue rain... nice, totally missed us.
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