The Columbus Flood of 2008 was a result of a thunderstorm that brought heavy rainfall to the entire Central Indiana region. The water levels exceeded those of the historic Great Flood of 1913, causing widespread damage and posing significant recovery and rebuilding challenges for many businesses and communities. Cummins Inc., estimates that flood damages to its four affected sites exceeded $100 million.
The basement levels of the Tech Center’s lab and office buildings, located along a bend in Haw Creek, were completely submerged, with up to three feet of standing water on the first floors. This flooding caused extensive damage to power substations and sensitive equipment, including electronic systems and the fiber optic network. The catastrophic impact demanded a permanent and reliable solution to prevent such damage in the future and safeguard the company’s vital infrastructure, personnel, and equipment.
By proactively addressing the risks associated with flooding, Cummins has demonstrated its commitment to safeguarding its assets, employees, and community. Over a decade later and our fully passive automatic floodgates protect the perimeter of these two Cummins locations.
