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 […]
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 […]
Unprecedented Passive Flood Protection: Taking Our Momentum Into 2024
Another Revolutionary Year in Flood Control FloodBreak revolutionized flood control by introducing the only fully passive flood barrier to customers back in 2001. Ending 2023 successfully with a flood save in Fujairah, UAE at Sheikh Khalifa Hospital, our innovative spirit has continued to 2024. We have gained new customers, entered new territory, and created new applications in […]
Protecting Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants with FloodBreak Automatic Floodgates
Water treatment plants are indispensable to public health and safety. A failure due to flooding can lead to severe public health risks, environmental damage, disruption of essential services, and costly repairs. Ensuring the continuous operation of these plants is vital for maintaining the quality of life in our communities. Flood resiliency improvements which include the […]
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 […]
Riverine Flood Resilience: Large Floodgate Protects Des Moines Wastewater Treatment Plant
Located on the banks of the Des Moines River, the Des Moines Metropolitan Wastewater Reclamation Authority’s Wastewater Reclamation Facility has been faced with operational challenges due to historic flooding. Protecting the Most Vulnerable & Critical Part of WRA’s system in Des Moines, Iowa: The project team prioritized resiliency measures that include floodgates for the WRF’s […]
Readiness for the Unexpected: Where Is Next Flood?
New York City flooding from record-breaking rainfall (CNN, 2023) With record-breaking rainfall and hurricanes, ongoing events can be unpredictable and often give very little to no reaction time, so being prepared is extremely crucial to protecting people and property. In the last two months, coast to coast there was significant, unexpected flash flooding, leaving communities […]
“It’s structural. It’s incredibly strong, but it lays in the ground. And it’s so simple. It just floats up.”
The FloodBreak® Automatic Floodgate, featured in Business Insider, showcases its revolutionary, self-deploying technology that protects communities from natural disasters without human intervention. Deployed during Hurricane Harvey, these floodgates have safeguarded numerous locations, providing automatic flood protection using hydrostatic pressure.
Slimline Gates Protect Against Low Level Street Flooding
PROTECTION AGAINST LOW LEVEL FLOODING The FloodBreak® Slimline Vehicle Gate is designed for low level flooding where less than 2′ flood protection is desired. Originally designed for EDF to protect nuclear power plants in France, the Slimline model met the requirement for a fully passive automatic flood barrier that could support HS-25 vehicular loads, protection […]