TULSA, Okla. – When rain stops and the clouds clear, it may seem like everything has returned to normal. For the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District, Hydrology and Hydraulics Branch, the work is still far from over.
Behind the scenes, engineers, forecasters, hydrologists and many others continue to manage billions of gallons of water moving through the district’s reservoir system.
"People naturally focus on the rainfall while it's happening," said Rachel Felice, chief, Hydrology and Hydraulics Branch, USACE, Tulsa District. "What many people don't realize is managing the water after the storm is often just as critical as preparing for the rainfall."
After a storm ends, water continues flowing into rivers, streams and...
07.01.2026 | TULSA, OKLAHOMA, US |
Story by Stacey Reese
