ENR Features FloodBreak’s Integral Role in NYC’s $1.7B Coastal Resilience Plan
We’re proud to share that Engineering News-Record’s coverage of New York City’s $1.7 billion flood risk reduction initiative included FloodBreak as an integral component of their plan. NYC’s multi-borough effort to combat the increasing threat of severe urban flooding is in progress now. As ENR’ East’s Pam McFarland reports, the city’s strategy incorporates a layered […]
2025 Recent Installs
Flood resilience is a growing priority for communities and infrastructure, and the latest installations of FloodBreak floodgates demonstrate a proactive approach to mitigating flood risks. These passive, self-deploying barriers require no human intervention or external power, ensuring reliable protection against rising waters. Designed for durability and efficiency, these newly installed floodgates seamlessly integrate into existing […]
Veer Multifamily Property in Ocean Beach, CA Protected: Another FloodBreak Flood Save
Veer Ocean Beach, a luxury residential complex located along the San Diego coastline, required a flood protection solution to safeguard against tidal flooding and future sea level rise. With a focus on maintaining aesthetic appeal and ensuring resident access, the project integrated passive automatic flood barriers to protect 3 key entry points, including the driveway […]
2024 Customer Work: Big & Small
Each FloodBreak floodgate is custom-designed to meet the specific flood protection needs of our customers. Increasingly, we’re collaborating with project teams on large-scale flood defenses like the Rawhide Wash project above. We designed our floodgates to improve the natural drainage path of a flash-flood system in Arizona while allowing the daily life of residents to […]
FloodBreak ISO 9001:2015 Certified: Upholding Excellence in Flood Protection
FloodBreak is honored to successfully complete our ISO-9001 audit once again. Since our founding in 2001, our mission remains the same: to develop innovative flood protection solutions that protect people and property from flood devastation and provide our customers with peace of mind. As we’ve grown and taken on larger, more complex projects, implementing, and […]
FloodBreak Innovation in Flood Resilience at the MENA Climate Proof Forum
Last week at the MENA Climate Forum 2024 in Dubai, Lou Waters, President of FloodBreak, discussed the future of flood protection on a landscape scale with stakeholders who are challenged with protecting their communities and infrastructure from more frequent & intense storms in the Persian Gulf region. FloodBreak has been revolutionizing flood control since its founding […]
2 Day FloodBreak Testing Successful for South Battery Park Resiliency Project in New York
FloodBreak recently conducted a 2-day comprehensive shop test for one of the hydraulically actuated flip-up barriers being fabricated as part of the South Battery Park Resiliency project. The floodgate successfully met the stringent load and performance requirements. This video showcases the testing including all aspects of operation including load handling and is verified by […]
New Install: Texas Tech Uses FloodBreak Floodgate for AT&T Jones Stadium Flood Protection
We’re excited to announce our latest installation at Jones AT&T Stadium, home of the Texas Tech Raiders. FloodBreak has partnered with the university to secure a vulnerable pathway at their newly built South End Zone building leading to the field , ensuring the stadium remains protected year-round, especially with the current school year and football […]
Enhance Your FloodBreak Floodgate System with the Optional Hydraulic Lift
When it comes to flood protection, assurance that the flood barriers will deploy when needed is paramount. FloodBreak’s Automatic Floodgate system is 100% passive operation, requiring no human intervention or external power source to deploy during flooding events. You’re protected 24/7. The FloodBreak Automatic Floodgate system revolutionized flood mitigation. But what if you could add […]
FloodBreak Protects Scottsdale, Arizona Residential Community from Los Arroyos Seasonal Flooding
Flooding is unpredictable in its impact and location. In Maricopa County, Arizona needed a solution to protect a residential community from unique flash flooding conditions from a local arroyo. It might be a surprise that flood protection would be needed in a desert region, but Arizona’s challenge to protect their communities and keep the water […]