Hold Back the Flood With the NOAQ Boxwall
The NOAQ Boxwall is a modular, self-anchoring system that creates a freestanding flood barrier. These plastic barriers are reusable and easy to deploy at scale to protect infrastructure, property, and lives.
Each section snaps into place without tools and includes a seal on the underside that uses the weight of the water against it to secure the barrier to the ground. As the water rises, the seal tightens.
The panels weigh only 33 pounds per piece, which is 1% of the weight of an equivalent sandbag wall. They can also hold back floodwaters that are 40 inches deep. Emergency crews can build hundreds of feet of protection in a matter of hours, compared to the days of round-the-clock work required for a sandbag wall with similar stability.
Boxwall Flood Barrier Specifications: Standard Wall
- Damming ability: 40 inches
- Box dimensions: H: 41” W: 39” D: 47”
- Effective width: 35”
- Weight: 33 lbs (standard unit)
- Material: Polypropylene (PP)
- Assembly: Snap-together, no tools required
- Storage: Stackable for minimal footprint
The Boxwall is available in straight, outward corner, inward corner, and gable pieces.
Boxwall Flood Barriers vs. Sandbags
Sandbags
A tested and tried flood protection method for hundreds of years, sandbags can create an effective barrier with a low up-front cost.
However, you make up for them being cost-effective with how labor-intensive they can be compared to NOAQ Boxwall barriers of the same size. By contrast, one straight NOAQ Boxwall is equivalent to 144 sandbags.
Boxwall Flood Barriers
On top of being effective for floods as deep as 40 inches, the NOAQ Boxwall’s design is reusable, whereas many flood barrier designs are meant to only be used once before being discarded.
It can also be deployed over 100 times faster than traditional sandbags. Two people can deploy 100 meters of Boxwall barriers in just 60 minutes
This makes your Boxwall more cost-effective, especially if you’re located in flood-prone areas.
USA-Made with Swedish Design
The snap-together sections allow for straight runs or curves, with easy stacking for compact storage. Designed with Swedish ingenuity, these barriers are produced by Cascade Engineering’s team in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and are available worldwide.
Reusable, Affordable, & Scalable
Easy to store, scale, and deploy repeatably at any length you need.
A Company You Can Trust
Cascade is a family-owned leader in sustainable plastics engineering in the U.S. We make our products out of recycled or reduced-impact materials and give back to our community with our culture and values.
Designed for Infrastructure Protection & Emergency Management
The Boxwall system can be deployed on both flat and uneven ground, including roads, lawns, sidewalks, and near riverbanks. It’s the ultimate form of flood protection for:
- Municipal flood response and temporary levees
- Infrastructure protection for power stations, water treatment plants, transit centers, and more
- Flood protection for commercial properties and HOAs
- Emergency preparedness in flood-prone or coastal areas
Never Fill Another Sandbag Again
Cascade Engineering combines proven flood defense technology with decades of U.S. manufacturing experience. Request a quote for your Boxwall barrier today.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Yes, they do. Flood barriers can block, divert, or slow rising water to prevent property damage, especially during flash floods or periods where the floodwaters are cresting. While sandbags are labor-intensive to fill and prone to failure, modern flood walls are more effective, adaptable, and dependable.
Yes! The NOAQ Boxwall is built for multiple deployments and easy storage, so you can use it and reuse it.
Pricing for the NOAQ Boxwall varies depending on the length of the wall and how many units you need. Please request a quote for exact pricing information.
Standard units are made from polypropylene, but Cascade can help explore configurations and accessories for specialized applications.
Absolutely. Cascade works closely with municipalities, federal agencies, and purchasing co-ops for streamlined procurement.
Lead times vary by quantity and stock availability. Standard units are often shipped within weeks, but we can also expedite your order for emergencies.