Floods are a leading cause of death and destruction. Globally, this natural disaster is responsible for more than $40 billion in damage each year. In the U.S., the total annual losses are close to $8 billion.
Some American cities are at greater risk of flooding than others. Jersey City and Union City (NJ), Miramar Beach (FL), Raleigh (CA), and The Woodlands (TX) are just a few to mention. Floods can occur at any time of the year in these areas, causing millions in damages.