Homeowner Builds DIY Levee That Defies a Flood’s Fury

10/01/2025 10 min

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Episode Synopsis

When devastating floods hit Arkansas in 2011, one family’s homemade levee stood as a lone fortress against the rising waters. The stunning photograph sparked debates about survival ingenuity, flood insurance gambles, and the stark realities of disaster preparedness, with stories of similar resilience and failures weaving a fascinating tale of human grit in nature’s shadow.

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