Revolutionary Flood Control
since 2001

Pioneers of Passive
Flip-up Flood Barriers

FloodBreak was founded on the need to solve a problem. When Tropical Storm Allison hit Houston, TX in 2001, conventional flood control measures failed to protect the city. The flood damage from Allison proved that active flood control measures, no matter how well-built, cannot reliably protect against catastrophic flooding.

Flooding, particularly flash flooding, happens quickly & unexpectedly, giving little time for preparation and requires quick action to avoid catastrophic damage. In many cases, personnel cannot safely reach the property & deploy the flood devices in time. Reliance on human intervention or power increases flood risk.

FloodBreak passive automatic flood barriers represent a revolutionary change in traditional flood control measures.

Our innovative spirit & commitment to customers continues to this day

With a clear understanding of the raging forces inherent in flood events and systems in service for two decades, and field-tested in harsh, real-world conditions, FloodBreak works with customers to design flood protection systems to meet their unique flood challenges.

FloodBreak has thousands of passive barriers in the US and countries around the globe. Our solutions are designed to solve constant problems and unique flood conditions in every situation. Whatever set of challenges you are facing with your flood protection, our team can help find solutions.

FloodBreak Passive Automatic Flood Barriers represent a revolutionary change in traditional ﬂood control measures.

Lou Waters:

FloodBreak Founder

Lou Waters is known for hard work and determination, driving a history of successful companies. He built FloodBreak into the dominant player in passive flood protection that now has thousands of flood barriers installed in 37 states and 18 different countries around the world.

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Flood Saves

FEMA on Dry Floodproofing

Explore FEMA’s essential resource on dry floodproofing, showcasing real-world successes which utilized FloodBreak’s passive flood barriers as part of their flood mitigation strategies, providing unparalleled protection against flood risks with minimal human intervention required.

Flood Saves: Before & After

FloodBreak passive flood barriers have a proven track record of protecting customers from flood devastation. Whether it was during a named storm or an unexpected flash flood, FloodBreak flood barriers have prevented flood inundation and the severe damage flooding causes. Every FloodBreak flood save is infrastructure, personnel, and money saved from flood damages.

We have dozens of verified flood saves across the U.S. and globally, including customer locations that have been protected numerous times. Every deployment is a win for us and our customers who invest in premium passive automatic flood protection. Below are before and after shots of the flood saves at some of those locations.