As storm season approaches, homeowners, business owners, and municipalities face an increasingly urgent question: Are we truly prepared for the next major flood event? With extreme weather events on the rise, flood protection is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity. Garrison’s water-filled or inflatable flood barriers offer a simple yet powerful defense against flood waters.

Severe weather events are becoming increasingly common, and with them comes a heightened risk of flooding. Too often, homeowners, businesses, and municipalities wait until the last moment to react—only to find themselves scrambling against rising water and dangerous conditions. Pre-planning before a storm is more than just a smart precaution; it’s a necessity for protecting property, reducing stress, and ensuring safety.

Whether you live along the coastline or hundreds of miles inland, the impacts of a hurricane—especially flooding—can be devastating. As we enter the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, it’s more important than ever to stay thoroughly informed and fully prepared for any type of flood threat. Here’s a detailed look at the official outlook for the season, the named storms to watch closely, and why early preparation remains your strongest and most effective defense against the challenges ahead.

Portable flood barriers are transforming flood defense strategies for individuals, businesses, and municipalities alike. Unlike traditional sandbags or permanent fixed walls, these barriers offer a fast, flexible, and reusable solution that adapts to various flood scenarios. In this post, we explore the growing flood risks we all face, emphasize the critical importance of early and proactive preparation, and introduce three cutting-edge Garrison Flood Control innovations, each designed to provide reliable protection when time matters most.

One of the most devastating threats to coastal living is storm surge: the abnormal rise of seawater generated by powerful storms. Unlike regular flooding, storm surge can inundate coastal communities in hours, sweeping away homes, businesses, and critical infrastructure. To help coastal residents, businesses, communities and municipalities understand where flood risks are highest, we’ve compiled a list of the top 10 U.S. coastal cities most at risk for storm surge flooding.

When storm season rolls around, preparation can mean the difference between minor inconvenience and devastating loss. As we enter another year of powerful forecasted severe storms and weather events — especially hurricanes — residential neighborhoods, commercial properties, and municipal infrastructure are once again at risk. While high winds get most of the headlines, flooding remains the top cause of storm-related damage, costing billions annually in property destruction and long-term disruption.

The Stingray Self Rising Water Dam, a deployable robust anti-flooding system was chosen by the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) Quebec Base to enhance the flood protection against rapid inundation and overflow from the St. Lawrence River, as well as severe flash flooding and sea level rise. The initiative underscores the critical need for efficient and rapidly deployable anti-flood solutions in the face of increasing climate-related risks.

Flooding is no longer a rare event. With rising sea levels, changing weather patterns, and increasingly powerful storms, homeowners across the country are facing a growing threat. Whether you live near the coast, beside a river, or in a suburban area with aging infrastructure, flood risk is becoming harder to ignore. Homeowners who proactively prepare for flooding are far better positioned to avoid costly damage, protect their families, and preserve the value of their property.