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Hurricane Floyd
Coverage of Hurricane Floyd in the Nexus archive.
- Levee plan not viable for Philly’s flood-prone Eastwick neighborhood, says U.S. Army Corps
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has concluded that a proposed earthen berm-style levee to protect Philadelphia’s Eastwick neighborhood from flooding is not feasible due to risks of induced flooding in Delaware County. The decision followed years of studies and community anticipation, with residents expressing disappointment over the lack of a viable flood solution.