City studies solutions to Faxon Creek flooding

With about 30 percent of the homes damaged by June flooding being along the Faxon Creek watershed — including the University of Wisconsin-Superior — the city of Superior is undertaking a study to determine how to prevent a similar event in the future.

The council Tuesday approved a proposal for a watershed study of the urban stream that collects storm water from a significant area of the city, including areas west to Tower Avenue and south of North 28th Street to the university and Central Park that runs to Barker’s Island where Marina Drive washed out last year.

The goal of the study is to develop a plan to reduce health and safety risks, and property damage in an area that is affected by significant storm events on a recurring basis.

A portion of the study’s $96,880 cost — about $23,269 — will be paid for by the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

During last summer’s flooding, the K Street Storm Sewer was damaged, and the funding will be used to cover the design for the masonry repairs, said Steve Roberts, director of Superior’s Environmental Services Division.

Donohue & Associates will undertake the study, which is expected to be complete within the year, Roberts said.

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