storm drain
Coverage of storm drain in the Nexus archive.
- Spring Hill flooding: Family describes ‘river’ through yard after Friday storm
During a Friday evening pop-up storm in Spring Hill, Tenn., Michael and Carrie Gray observed more than a foot of water rushing through their yard and cul-de-sac. The family attributed the flooding to runoff from a hill adjacent to the main road that filters into only one storm drain. They are now considering collaborating with neighbors and potentially the city for a permanent drainage solution.
- US Army soldier's sick cover-up plot exposed as he's found guilty of murdering combat medic wife then dumping body in a storm drain before joining desperate search to find her
A US Army soldier was found guilty of murdering his combat medic wife, dumping her body in a storm drain, and participating in the search for her. The case involved a deliberate cover-up attempt.
- Charlotte Fire rescues ducklings trapped in storm drain
Charlotte Fire rescues eight ducklings trapped in a storm drain at a local apartment complex.
- Ducklings get trapped in underground Huntington Beach storm area
A brood of ducklings was trapped in an underground storm drain in Huntington Beach, prompting emergency crews to respond to the rescue scene. The Huntington Beach Fire Department received a call about the situation, though the duration of the ducks' entrapment remains unclear.
- 50 gallons of water spill into storm drain at site of O.C. chemical crisis, testing underway
50 gallons of water spilled into a storm drain during a routine effort to empty an onsite stormwater/condensation tank at the site of an Orange County chemical crisis. The tank was described as unrelated to the incident site by the Orange County Health Care Agency.
- 50 gallons of water spill into storm drain at site of O.C. chemical crisis, testing underway
A 50-gallon water spill occurred into a storm drain at the site of an Orange County chemical crisis during a routine effort to empty a stormwater/condensation tank. The tank was described as unrelated to the incident site by the Orange County Health Care Agency.
- Stormwater tested after spill at GKN Aerospace site in Garden Grove
Stormwater is being tested for traces of neutralized methyl methacrylate (MMA) after a spill into a storm drain at a GKN Aerospace site in Garden Grove. The spill occurred on the same day the chemical was scheduled for removal from a damaged tank, with officials warning residents of potential temporary odors.
- NYPD cops heroically save 11 ducklings from storm drain in front of their frantic mother: video
NYPD officers at the College Point academy rescued 11 ducklings from a storm drain after noticing the mother duck circling the drain as her babies chirped inside.
- Firefighters rescue ducklings trapped in storm drain
Firefighters in Murrieta rescued eight ducklings trapped in a storm drain Sunday evening as their mother watched. The rescue occurred near the intersection of Via Del Sol and Via La Colina around 5:45 p.m.
- Bear cub hides in Monrovia storm drain, another refuses to leave tree
Two bear cubs in Monrovia caused trouble for their mother after one became stuck in a storm drain and another remained in a tree for three days. Pasadena Humane officials were seen attempting to access the storm drain to assist the cub.
- Dangerous storms bring tornado and flash floods risk to millions this weekend
Dangerous storms with tornado and flash flood risks threaten millions this weekend. Heavy rainfall caused flooding in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on April 16, prompting cleanup efforts.