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Recent Examples of culvertFollow these recommendations from the NWS to stay safe in heavy rain:
Beware of rapid water flow:
In heavy rain, refrain from parking or walking near culverts or drainage ditches, where swift-moving water can pose a grave danger.—Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 10 June 2025 Here’s your guide from the NWS to staying safe during downpours:
Beware of rapid water flow:
During heavy rain, avoid parking or walking near culverts or drainage ditches, where swift-moving water can pose a serious risk.—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 9 June 2025 The state is working to build large overpasses for the safe movement of wildlife there since elk are reluctant to pass through tunnels/culverts and don’t like to walk over small bridges.—Noël Fletcher, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025 Wildlife crossings have been proven to decrease collisions by directing wildlife away from roadways and onto bridges and through underpasses and culverts.—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 30 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for culvert
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Owen Clarke,
Outside Online,
9 June 2025
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Kristen Jordan Shamus,
Detroit Free Press,
22 Sep. 2024
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CNBC,
30 June 2025
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