Aluminum Flood Barriers in West Palm Beach

Hammerhead™ aluminum flood planks, custom-sized to your openings, built in the USA, and ready to deploy before the next storm.

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West Palm Beach’s waterfront along the Intracoastal and Lake Worth Lagoon, combined with low elevation, exposes downtown and neighborhood streets to tidal flooding, heavy rain, and surge. Ground-level entries and garages are the first to take on water.

The Hammerhead™ Aluminum Flood Plank System

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Hammerhead is a stop-log flood barrier with permanent U-Channel posts mounted on either side of an opening, and rigid aluminum planks slide in and tighten down to create a watertight wall when a storm is coming. Between storms, the planks store compactly and the low-profile posts stay in place.

  • Custom-sized to every opening: doorways, garages, lanais, loading bays
  • 6063 T-6 extruded aluminum plus stainless steel hardware: corrosion-resistant, USA-made
  • Patented SureGasket™ + AlumiSeal™: dual sealing for a tight, watertight seal
  • Rated to about 6 ft with center-post extensions for wider spans
  • Deploys in minutes by unskilled labor; planks slot in and clamp down
  • Built for high wind and debris: fixed posts and clamped planks handle the stresses coastal storms bring

 

For protection above plank height, on larger openings, or around an entire perimeter, Flood Barrier Systems offers a full line of complementary products.

PREPARE IN ADVANCE

Get West Palm Beach storm-ready before hurricane season

The best time to plan flood protection is before a storm is named. Hammerhead posts install once and stay in place, so when a warning is issued your planks slot in and tighten down in minutes, no scramble for sandbags, no last-minute contractors.

  • Assess early: book a free property assessment.
  • Install posts now: the permanent posts go in on a calm day, not the day before landfall.
  • Store planks on-site: compact storage keeps everything ready to deploy.
  • Deploy fast: slot, tighten, and clamp when a storm approaches.

 

Waiting until a storm is in the forecast often means limited availability. Preparing in advance means you are protected the moment you need it.

WORK DIRECTLY WITH THE MANUFACTURER

Made by the people who engineer it

Flood Barrier Systems is Garrison Flood Control. That means direct access to the team that designs and manufactures Hammerhead: expert product guidance, genuine parts and seals, professional installation by our Florida team, and fast delivery from our regional Pompano Beach, Florida warehouse.

EXPLORE THE FULL FLOOD PROTECTION LINE

More than flood planks: complete protection for West Palm Beach Properties

Hammerhead aluminum planks are ideal for doorways, garages, and lanais. Some properties also need to protect sloped ramps, larger openings, or an entire perimeter. Flood Barrier Systems offers a full range of flood protection products, all from one manufacturer:

Mayim Flood Barrier™: a modular, interlocking barrier for large-scale protection of buildings, roadways, and industrial facilities. Units are available in 20”, 30” and 40” of protection.

YellowFIN

YellowFIN™ Flood Panels: a refined composite flood panel system with sealed aluminum framing for openings where appearance and performance both matter.

Mako

MAKO Inflatable Flood Barrier: Create a strong, reliable seal across entryways in minutes with a marine-grade inflatable flood barrier.

BlueFIN

BlueFIN™ Interconnecting Flood Wall Barrier: a modular flood panel wall for perimeter protection around homes, utilities, and infrastructure, built to resist hydrostatic and hydrodynamic pressure.

Guppy

Guppy™ Heavy-Duty Water-Filled Barrier: a reusable, water-filled barrier for fast, temporary protection of larger areas and infrastructure.

Stingray Self-Rising Water Dam: a localized dam that activates automatically as floodwaters rise, with no power or manual setup required.

Oyster

Oyster™ Self-Rising Flood Gate: a water-activated gate for sloped garage ramps, driveways, and loading docks that lies flat for everyday access and rises automatically as floodwater fills it, with no power required.

Serpent Flood Barrier: Quickly create a flexible line of defense with a durable, air-filled flood barrier built to protect larger openings and perimeter areas.

Minnow Water-Activated Sandbags: Build a fast, reliable flood barrier with lightweight sandbags that expand on contact with water.

Not sure which system fits your West Palm Beach property? Our team can recommend the right product, or the right combination, during a free assessment.
LOCAL FLOOD CONTEXT

Flood risk in West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County

West Palm Beach experiences recurring king-tide and heavy-rain flooding, and tropical systems moving up the coast add surge risk during hurricane season. Low-lying waterfront neighborhoods flood readily without protection.
Much of West Palm Beach falls within FEMA AE zones along the Intracoastal and low-lying areas, with X zones on higher ground, with flooding driven by the Intracoastal Waterway, Lake Worth Lagoon, and the city’s drainage canals. Waterfront West Palm Beach properties in AE zones commonly carry NFIP requirements; documented mitigation can support your flood plan. Confirm with your county or insurance for NFIP specifics.
LOCAL PROOF

Hammerhead projects near West Palm Beach

[Confirm or replace with a real local West Palm Beach project.] Across the Palm Beaches, Garrison’s Hammerhead planks protect ground-level openings against the tidal and storm-driven flooding common to low-lying waterfront neighborhoods.
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Process

How it works in West Palm Beach

1. Free assessment: we measure your openings and evaluate flood exposure across the Palm Beaches

2. Custom quote: the right number of planks and posts for each opening.

3. Professional installation: our Florida technical team installs, or supports your DIY install.

Protect your West Palm Beach property before the next storm Free assessment. USA-made Hammerhead planks. Ready when you need them.

FAQs

Do you serve West Palm Beach and Palm Beach County?
Yes. Our Florida team assesses and installs across West Palm Beach and the surrounding Palm Beach County area.
Can Hammerhead help with recurring king-tide flooding?
Yes. Because the posts stay in place year-round, planks can be deployed quickly for predicted high-tide events as well as storms.

How high can Hammerhead protect?

Standard protection is up to about 6 ft, customizable by the number of planks, with center posts for wider spans. For deeper water we offer additional Garrison systems.

What areas of West Palm Beach do you serve?
We serve El Cid, Flamingo Park, Southland Park, Northwood, and the downtown waterfront and the wider Palm Beach County area.
Can Hammerhead barriers protect a West Palm Beach home?
Yes. Hammerhead planks are custom-sized to each doorway, garage, and lanai opening, and the posts install ahead of time so the planks deploy in minutes when a surge or heavy rain is forecast.
When should West Palm Beach homeowners install flood barriers?
Before hurricane season. Posts go in on a calm day, and planks store compactly on-site until a storm approaches.