Update:
Since February 2024, a team of experts led by Montgomery County has been conducting the Phase I study of flooding in the Perkiomen Watershed. The team is currently finalizing the study and identifying mitigation strategies to reduce the impacts of severe flooding events. To date, engineers have collected data from various sources, including direct correspondence with all of the municipalities and the four counties within the Perkiomen Watershed. A hydrology and hydraulics (H&H) model was created using the PCSWMM model, a well-accepted model used by the Army Corps of Engineers and has been used identify those areas most in jeopardy of flooding and causing property damage or risk to people.
The 20 Phase I flooding locations have been examined closely to determine appropriate mitigation techniques, estimated costs, and an implementation plan. One demonstration project will be supported for construction and another identified for planning-level design.
The overall goal of the project is to identify the areas most at risk of flooding, identify potential mitigation strategies, and provide guidance for property owners going forward. More information can be found online at Perkiomen Flood Study — Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy.
Critical to the success of the efforts to reduce flood damage in the watershed is participation by every property owner. Guidance for on-lot stormwater mitigation will be included in the final plan. Additionally, long-term funding for new and upgraded stormwater infrastructure will be needed. The plan will include grant and other funding options that municipalities can pursue to help accomplish the goals of the project.
Upcoming Public Meetings:
Coming up on Wednesday, June 18, the Perkiomen Mapping & Flood Mitigation will host two virtual public meetings (3 p.m. and 7 p.m.) to share preliminary results, recommendations, and review study objectives. The same information will be provided at each meeting.
You can sign up using the following links:
Meeting 1: 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Register: https://tinyurl.com/PerkyMeeting1
Meeting 2: 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Register: https://tinyurl.com/PerkyMeeting2