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  • Remembering the 1965 Arkansas River Flood in Southeastern Colorado

    I remember the 1965 flood! In 1965, I was a kid living at Granada, Colorado. This article is part memoir and part summary of events that occurred during the 1965 Arkansas River Flood as documented during and after that flood 50 years ago.

  • Additional Hunter Fisherman Access Area Closures at Mark Twain Lake

    Mark Twain Lake, Monroe City, Missouri – Mark Twain Lake is experiencing higher than normal water

  • High Water Ramps in Use at Mark Twain Lake

    Mark Twain Lake, Monroe City, Missouri – Mark Twain Lake is experiencing higher than normal water

  • Tulsa District Flood Status Update

    Here is the current information about the status of Tulsa District projects above 25 percent of flood pool or forecast to rise above 25 percent full.

  • USACE Galveston District implements ESRI Operation Dashboard to monitor water levels

    GALVESTON, Texas (June 1, 2015) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Galveston District implemented the ESRI Operation Dashboard, a geographic information system (GIS) tool, that allows Corps employees, partners and the community to monitor water levels throughout the district’s area of operation along the Texas coast.

  • Officials announce Gathright Dam pulse release dates

    The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will deviate from Gathright Dam's existing water control plan in order to conduct six pulse releases near Covington, Virginia from June through October 2015.

  • Army Corps of Engineers monitors Addicks and Barker dams and reservoirs

    HOUSTON (May 27, 2015) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Galveston District, is closely monitoring the Addicks and Barker dams and reservoirs in West Houston as part of stage one of an extended watch that calls for an increased surveillance of the flood risk management structures.

  • High water impacts to Tulsa District Corps recreation areas

    The Tulsa District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today a list of temporary recreation closures due to high water from recent rain events in the district. This list will be updated as needed. Visitors should note that this is a dynamic situation and this information could change within a few hours depending upon rainfall. It is best to call the lake office to check on campsite and boat ramp availability or go to Recreation.gov before going to the lake.

  • Puerto Nuevo flood reduction project under construction

    A $40-million mega project is underway at Bechara in San Juan, Puerto Rico, which addresses flood risk reduction. The project involves replacing a 7-foot diameter sewer siphon in the Port of San Juan, which provides drainage for major portions of the city.

  • Public comment on eligibility criteria for projects in Rehabilitation and Inspection Program

    The Corps is continuing in the process of revising its policies relating to eligibility criteria for levee and coastal projects within its P.L. 84-99 RIP, and we are requesting stakeholder input. The Corps has published an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPR) in the Federal Register, entitled "Emergency Employment of Army and Other Resources, Natural Disaster Procedures," to help obtain public input on the policy concepts being considered. Comments must be received on or before April 14, 2015.