A handful of anticipated flood mitigation projects in Findlay should be happening over the next few years. We spoke with Findlay Mayor Christina Muryn about the projects, which she says will lower 100-year storm event flood levels in downtown Findlay by three feet. https://localnews.wfinwkxa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/mayor-flood-mitigation-update.mp3 The Phase 2 Benching project will take place along
A handful of anticipated flood mitigation projects in Findlay should be happening over the next few years. The Phase 2 Benching project will take place along the north side of the Blanchard River in downtown Findlay from North Cory Street to the CSX railroad. As part of the Phase 2 Benching project the city wants
Eagle Creek Floodwater Storage Basin project receives $15M in state funding
The project, which will cost $60 million overall, will be shovel ready by the end of 2021 and aims to alleviate flooding from the Blanchard River. Author: Jonathan Monk Updated: 7:41 PM EST December 21, 2020
FINDLAY, Ohio A decades-long flood management project in Hancock County is now able to take the next long-awaited step forward, as spring thaws have made residents near the Blanchard River hold their breath for years.
The Eagle Creek Floodwater Storage Basin project to the south of Findlay will receive $15 million in funding from Ohio s 2021 capital budget.
This is the second round of funding for this project that will create a large floodwater basin for excess water from Eagle Creek to flow into during a flooding event.