Topographic Survey: The 12 Inches That Decide Flooding

Residential home with a gently sloped yard and contour lines showing elevation changes measured in a topographic survey

Flood Safety Week always brings the same warning: pay attention to rising water. In Bowling Green, that usually means watching the Barren River, checking weather alerts, and thinking about floodplains. However, most flooding problems don’t start at the river. They start in your yard. In fact, the difference between staying dry and dealing with water […]