<p>I'm a meteorologist with little experience in hydrology. I'm studying my land with the rainwater flow patterns during heavy rain events and looking to manage the erosion, flash flooding, and ponding on my property. Thankfully it backs up to natural wetlands. The main issue is that the ditch in front of our house overflows faster than it removes water downstream. Our neighbors frequently have to place sandbags at the front of their driveway to keep their garage from flooding. </p>

<p>I'm not sure where to go next. Any thoughts on where to look for more information?</p>

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2018-04-15T19:43:39.193Z
1) County or city government? (Maybe you have already tried this). 2)  Civil engineer to determine need for pipe or the need for professional grading co. 3) Geotechnical engineer (doubtful in your case). I would start with the local government. Really a grading company could probably handle the whole thing, but the local govt will require a permit probably. I don't see why the govt would not do it to benefit all the homeowners.
Gordon
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2018-04-15T21:05:32.020Z
Btw landscape architects are trained to mitigate some of these problems, but your situation sounds a little more involved at this point; I don't know, but they are certainly worth considering. Something tells me that ditch will still need attention, pipe, or etc. Maybe your neighbor can go with you to meet with govt. (as long as get along with your neighbor!). This is not legal advice, but just based upon some issues I have dealt with over the years.
Gordon
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2018-04-15T23:38:15.220Z
@Gordon -- Your comments would make a good answer.
Jasper
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2018-04-16T05:57:33.947Z
@Jasper Sincere thanks; but Kurt has done such an excellent job that I won't add an answer.
Gordon
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@Kurt Ty. Nothing to add, except that in general I think this is going to be an increasingly important issue if certain areas start to get bouts of really intense rain.  Regarding the OP, I agree that one of the issues will be who is responsible for maintaining the ditch.
Gordon
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2018-04-16T22:53:54.990Z
You definitely need to talk to local authorities if you have wetlands. You may not be able to divert any of the ditch water into the wetlands.
mkennedy
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Who would know how to manage rainwater erosion on a sloped property?
Jeremy Toepp
# Who would know how to manage rainwater erosion on a sloped property?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2018-04-15)

I'm a meteorologist with little experience in hydrology. I'm studying my land with the rainwater flow patterns during heavy rain events and looking to manage the erosion, flash flooding, and ponding on my property. Thankfully it backs up to natural wetlands. The main issue is that the ditch in front of our house overflows faster than it removes water downstream. Our neighbors frequently have to place sandbags at the front of their driveway to keep their garage from flooding.

I'm not sure where to go next. Any thoughts on where to look for more information?

**Tags:** meteorology, hydrology, erosion, flooding

> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: 1) County or city government? (Maybe you have already tried this). 2)  Civil engineer to determine need for pipe or the need for professional grading co. 3) Geotechnical engineer (doubtful in your case). I would start with the local government. Really a grading company could probably handle the whole thing, but the local govt will require a permit probably. I don't see why the govt would not do it to benefit all the homeowners.  
> **username_1**: Btw landscape architects are trained to mitigate some of these problems, but your situation sounds a little more involved at this point; I don't know, but they are certainly worth considering. Something tells me that ditch will still need attention, pipe, or etc. Maybe your neighbor can go with you to meet with govt. (as long as get along with your neighbor!). This is not legal advice, but just based upon some issues I have dealt with over the years.  
> **username_2**: @username_1 -- Your comments would make a good answer.  
> **username_1**: @username_2 Sincere thanks; but Kurt has done such an excellent job that I won't add an answer.  
> **username_1**: @Kurt Ty. Nothing to add, except that in general I think this is going to be an increasingly important issue if certain areas start to get bouts of really intense rain.  Regarding the OP, I agree that one of the issues will be who is responsible for maintaining the ditch.  
> **username_3**: You definitely need to talk to local authorities if you have wetlands. You may not be able to divert any of the ditch water into the wetlands.  

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