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San Jose Completes Flood Wall, Protects 600 Homes

2/21/2025

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In San Jose, California, Valley Water is on the brink of completing an impressive 8,500-foot flood protection wall along Coyote Creek, a crucial step for neighborhoods still recovering from the devastating 2017 flood. With a second phase on the horizon, the push for $50 million in federal funding aims to shield 600 homes from future disasters.

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Story summary

In San Jose, California, Valley Water is on the brink of completing an impressive 8,500-foot flood protection wall along Coyote Creek, a crucial step for neighborhoods still recovering from the devastating 2017 flood. With a second phase on the horizon, the push for $50 million in federal funding aims to shield 600 homes from future disasters.