In the wake of Sunday’s devastating flood in St. George, which claimed one life and caused extensive damage to vehicles, a prominent engineering consultant is advocating for immediate government intervention to construct ‘check dams’ in the gullies leading to Charles Rowe Bridge. Andrew P. Hutchinson, director of A H Consulting Inc., emphasized that traditional solutions like soakaways are insufficient for managing the high volumes of runoff during extreme storms. Instead, he proposed building small check dams at intervals within the gullies to retain runoff, reduce peak flow, and recharge aquifers. Hutchinson stressed the importance of using digital hydrological models to ensure the effectiveness of these structures. He highlighted the urgent need for such measures to mitigate the economic and social impacts of future flooding events. The flood, which resulted from an intense rainfall event with a recurrence interval of 15 years, affected a watershed of 2,765 acres, including several urban and rural communities. Hutchinson warned that without proper drainage and mitigation strategies, similar incidents could recur, especially during the Atlantic hurricane season. The tragic death of Terry Kellman, who was swept away by floodwaters, underscores the human cost of such disasters. Meanwhile, insurers are preparing for significant motor claims as the floods caused widespread vehicle destruction across the island. Historical flood events in Barbados, such as the Jordan Flood of 1901 and the Speightstown flood of 1984, serve as reminders of the island’s vulnerability to extreme weather.