Pumps are also installed inside of the protected area to pump out any water that could possibly make it past ... The crew installed new flood barriers around the East Carolina University substation.

Last week, the river swelled to major flood stage in the Quad Cities, following heavy rains in the Upper Midwest. Davenport city workers put up temporary barriers and used pumps.

Five years after flood barrier breach, Davenport's 'Motor Row' stages a comeback. ... The HESCO barriers meant to keep the water out instead kept the water in. Owners tried to pump it back out, ...

The project is expected to cost more than $50 million, depending on the final design. Buckley said renderings show an elevated green space with a fountain and flood barriers.

Work to complete an estimated $300M ocean floodgate program in Port Monmouth, N.J., (above) is moving toward completion, but status is unclear of a Corps of Engineers proposed flood barrier in ...