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What 311 Data Reveals About Flooding in Richmond — and What It Misses
In our latest blog, University of Richmond student Julia Norton analyzes nearly a decade of flood-related calls to Richmond's 311 system, where residents submit non-emergency service requests. Her analysis uncovers patterns of reporting and city response, revealing differences across neighborhoods. The post also explores why some flooding goes unreported and highlights how our “Go with the Flow” project is helping fill in the gaps with community-driven data.
Rainfall and Resilience: Closing the Gap with Community Data
This summer, University of Richmond student Holden Habermacher joined the school’s RESILIENCE team to put Richmond flood models to the test. By comparing community reports of flooding with rainfall data, she uncovered surprising insights — and learned why your observations matter more than you might think. See what the data revealed and how you can help “Go with the Flow” before Sept. 1, 2025.
What Does Richmond’s New FEMA Flood Map Mean for You?
Recently, we have heard from community members who are concerned about new flood data that may require them to purchase flood insurance. This blog helps explain what is happening with Richmond’s new federal FEMA flood risk map.
Go with the Flow: Super-Charging Richmond’s Flood Mapping Efforts
Southside ReLeaf launched our “Go with the Flow” flood mapping project in partnership with students at the University of Richmond nearly two months ago. Our May blog takes a look at how it’s going, explores student experiences with “ground-truthing,” and shares opportunities to get involved with the project this summer.