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The California Megaflood Is Coming: How to Flood-Proof Your Home Using Lessons from 1862
The 1862 California megaflood destroyed one-quarter of the state's property. Scientists warn another is overdue due to atmospheric rivers and climate change. This comprehensive guide teaches homeowners how to identify vulnerabilities, create layered defense strategies, and use modern solutions like FloodTape® to seal entry points before disaster strikes.

Matthias Herzog
Mar 411 min read


60 Years After the Christmas Flood: Why the Pacific Northwest Remains Vulnerable (And How to Prepare Your Home)
The 1964 Christmas Flood devastated the Pacific Northwest, and similar risks persist today. This comprehensive guide examines the historic disaster, why atmospheric rivers continue threatening homes, and practical flood protection strategies including modern alternatives to sandbags. Learn how to prepare your home with FloodTape and emergency checklists before the next flood warning arrives.

Matthias Herzog
Feb 2813 min read


La Niña 2026: Why the Pacific Northwest and Ohio Valley Need to Prep Now
La Niña conditions are developing for 2025, bringing increased flood risk to the Pacific Northwest and Ohio Valley through atmospheric rivers and above-average precipitation. This comprehensive guide covers regional flood impacts, practical preparation strategies, modern flood sealing solutions like FloodTape, step-by-step home protection methods, and a complete preparedness checklist to help homeowners protect their properties before warnings hit

Matthias Herzog
Feb 2612 min read


Flash Flood Preparedness: Protecting Your Home from Atmospheric Rivers and Extreme Rain
This comprehensive guide covers flash flood preparedness strategies to protect your home from atmospheric rivers and extreme rainfall events. Learn how to assess your flood risk, create evacuation plans, assemble emergency kits, seal vulnerable entry points like doors and garages, and respond safely during flash flood warnings. With atmospheric rivers becoming more intense due to climate change, proper preparation can mean the difference between minor damage and catastrophic

Matthias Herzog
Nov 11, 202510 min read
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