Communities depend on dams, levees and floodwalls to minimize the risk of flooding. Nationwide, the number of dams built for the purpose of flood control is as high as 16,179, along with approximately 22,000 levees and 15,000 floodwalls, according to […]
Into the Peak of the Hurricane Season
Although the Atlantic hurricane season officially began on June 1st, the hurricane activity peaks from mid-August through mid-October – a period commonly referred to as a “season within the season”, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Weather […]
Flood Zone Correction Saves Outlet Mall $50K on Annual NFIP Premiums
Our client is a real estate development company that holds a portfolio of internationally-recognized residential and commercial properties in the United States and Canada. Last year, our client built an outlet mall with 23 buildings. Prior to beginning construction, the […]
Premium Reduction Service Increases Self-Storage Property Value
One of the nation’s leading self-storage companies owned a property in Texas with 8 buildings, where the NFIP flood insurance premiums were $52,014 for the 8 NFIP policies. The client desperately sought a solution that would decrease its flood insurance […]
Flood Warning: Major Flash Flooding Hits Houston Region with More Rain to Come
As a slow-moving low pressure system is pushing from the Rockies in the nation’s midsection, torrential rainfall is causing major flash flooding in parts of southeast Texas. The Houston area is particularly affected, witnessing over 17 inches of rain that […]
CRIO Introduces Flood Zone Determination Service
CRIO is proud to announce the launch of an innovative and superior flood zone determination service that is designed to deliver results that are more accurate and more timely than the results of other flood zone determination providers. Our unique […]
Major Coastal Flooding Is Expected Along Jersey Shore
As a powerful winter storm aims at the Northeast this weekend, forecasters predict severe coastal flooding is likely to be among the worst on record along the Jersey Shore. According to the Coastal Flood Watch Warning issued by the National […]
Protect Your Assets Against El Niño
Earlier this year, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicted that the 2015-2016 El Niño would be among the three strongest since 1950. NOAA was correct. We have already seen devastating floods caused by the El Niño weather pattern […]
CRIO at MAXIMIZE: 2015 Multifamily Asset Management Conference
Today CRIO will be presenting at MAXIMIZE: 2015 Multifamily Asset Management Conference in Amelia Island, Florida. The event will be taking place on October 12-14, 2015 and is expected to bring together over 250 multifamily real estate owners, managers, investors, COOs, CEOs, data analysts, […]
Flood Warning: Heavy Rainfall along the East Coast Expected to Cause Major Flooding This Weekend
The third hurricane of the Atlantic Season – Hurricane Joaquin – has captured everyone’s attention this week. Although it is expected that the center of Joaquin will stay offshore, several East Coast states including the Carolinas and Virginia are in […]