Tag: Flooding

Flooding and Flood Control Projects

At Comstock Construction, we understand the critical importance of protecting communities from the devastating effects of flooding. Our Civil Construction division plays a key role in building ring dikes, temporary embankments, and other flood control measures to safeguard public and private property. Whether it’s a proactive project designed to prevent future damage or an urgent response to rising waters, our team works tirelessly to provide effective, reliable solutions. In this category, we highlight our work in flood protection, the challenges of building in flood-prone areas, and how we’re helping communities stay safe during times of crisis.

Gravel road with barricades blocking off flooded section of roadway. Overflooded river on either side of road spilling onto gravel road.

4 Quick Ways to Prevent Flooding Over Large Areas

Flooding season has become a hot topic in the Red River Valley the past few decades. Since the 100-year floods of ’97 and ’09 (500-year flood in ’97 for Grand Forks, ND), counties have taken some great steps to prevent flooding over large areas of land. But even with those measures, it seems there are […]