retention pond
Coverage of retention pond in the Nexus archive.
- Brentwood YMCA, city leaders explore new flood warning systems after parking lot floods again
The Brentwood YMCA and city leaders are exploring new flood warning systems after flash flooding repeatedly submerged the YMCA parking lot and nearby areas. Current measures include signs and staff monitoring, but plans involve an outdoor alarm tied to a retention pond and enhanced internal alerts. City officials also consider expanding text alerts for flash flood events.
- Steele Creek neighborhood in southwest Charlotte react after child’s drowning
A 7-year-old boy drowned in an unfenced retention pond in Steele Creek, Charlotte, prompting neighbors to demand safety measures. Parents Chauntel Maxwell and Erica Locklear called for fencing and increased supervision to prevent future incidents. Six drownings have occurred in the Charlotte region since April, with four involving children or teenagers.
- Boy, 7, dies of apparent drowning in Lake in the Hills
A 7-year-old boy died after being found unresponsive in a retention pond in Lake in the Hills. Police and paramedics responded to a missing child report and attempted resuscitation, but he was pronounced dead at the hospital. Authorities stated foul play was not suspected.
- 7-year-old boy drowns in southwest Charlotte retention pond
A 7-year-old boy drowned in a retention pond in southwest Charlotte on June 17 after entering the water and failing to reach shore. Firefighters responded to a water rescue call around 6:25 p.m., located the boy in the pond near Lady Bell Drive, and pronounced him dead at the hospital.
- Young child rescued from retention bond in southwest Charlotte neighborhood, Charlotte fire says
A young child was rescued from a retention pond in southwest Charlotte by firefighters on June 17. The child was transported with life-threatening injuries, though their current condition and age remain unknown.
- Teen drowns in flooded Texas pond as Tropical Storm Arthur looms over Gulf Coast
A 15-year-old teenager has died after drowning in a flooded retention pond in the Magnolia area of Texas. The incident occurred as Tropical Storm Arthur was approaching the Gulf Coast.
- 15-year-old boy drowns in flooded retention pond in Montgomery County, sheriff’s office says
A 15-year-old boy drowned in a flooded retention pond in Montgomery County, as reported by the sheriff’s office. Heavy rainfall occurred on Monday and Tuesday, with more rain expected Wednesday in the Houston region, according to the National Weather Service.
- Body found in retention pond near Chicago Premium Outlet Mall identified as missing woman
A body found in a retention pond near the Chicago Premium Outlet Mall has been identified as missing woman Shafia Murad. Aurora police discovered the body during a search for her near North Farnsworth Avenue and Corporate Boulevard.
- Body found in retention pond near Chicago Premium Outlet Mall during search for missing woman
A body was found in a retention pond near the Chicago Premium Outlets mall during a search for a missing woman. A family is hoping to find their loved one after she was last seen near the mall.
- Body found during search for missing woman in Aurora
A body was discovered in a retention pond during the search for missing 32-year-old Shafia Murad in Aurora, Illinois. Aurora investigators were following up on her disappearance near Farnsworth Avenue and Corporate Boulevard.
- Body found in pond amid search for woman who went missing near Aurora outlet mall
A body was discovered in a retention pond in Aurora during the search for 32-year-old Shafia Murad, who went missing near the Chicago Premium Outlets. The individual has not been positively identified, and an autopsy is scheduled to determine the cause of death. Aurora police confirmed the investigation remains ongoing.