Compared to many cities, the City of Sequim is fortunate to have relatively few flooding problems. Our glacial soils are very good at absorbing stormwater in many areas. However, as many know too well, there are big problems when we get a major storm, or when rapidly-melting snow overwhelms the infiltration capacity of the ground.
In 2013-14, Sequim Public Works identified so-called "problem areas" and documented physical and operational stormwater management concerns in a report, "
City of Sequim Stormwater Management Needs Assessment." (Click title to link to the 3 MB report; the
Figures are a separate 6 MB file.) Major findings of the Needs Assessment project were presented to City Council at a study session on March 10, 2014. Click
here to see that slideshow presentation.
The study was a pro-active effort directly related to the City’s responsibility to protect existing infrastructure and efficiently manage water resources as the urban area grows. Identified needs are being prioritized and examined for feasibility as funding becomes available, due to the City's limited resources.