Sprawl Could Worsen Impact Of Hurricane Isabel

18 September 2003 - 7:00am

Scientists say sprawl makes regions vulnerable to flooding.

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"Suburban sprawl in northern Delaware and Chester County, Pa., may be worsening the region's vulnerability to flash flooding...The problem tends to worsen as development spreads, as more-absorbent forests and farm fields are replaced by lawns and pavement - sluicing rain more quickly into drains and creeks."

Source: Delaware News Journal, September 17, 2003