Brookglen Stormwater Project Brings Major Flood Relief to La Porte

The Harris County Flood Control District is advancing a key flood mitigation effort in southeast Harris County with the Brookglen Stormwater Detention Basin project. Located in La Porte’s Brookglen subdivision near Spencer Highway and Willow Springs Bayou, the two-phase project spans approximately 13 acres. Project Stages Phase 1, located south of Beechhaven Road and east…

July 16, 20250Comments

Public Meetings

Harris County Wants Your Voice on Flood Solutions—Here’s How to Get Involved

Flooding is a constant threat in Harris County, and the SAFER Study, a joint initiative by the Harris County Flood Control District and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, aims to develop long-term, large-scale flood risk reduction strategies. This multi-year study will assess 12 major watersheds, including Brays Bayou, Buffalo Bayou, and Cypress Creek, to…

July 16, 20250Comments

Weather & Alerts

Weekly Tropical Hazards Could Bring Rain and Heat to Texas

Harris County Flood Control District and Meteorologists Jeff Lindner and Lance Wood, issued its Weekly Weather Hazards Outlook from Mon, July 14th to Sun, July 21st, citing a tropical disturbance in the Atlantic that could bring impacts to the Gulf Coast later this week. The system, currently located east of Florida, is expected to move…

July 16, 20250Comments

Weather & Alerts

Balancing Drought Recovery with Flooding Devastation in Texas

Based on the article written by Dr. Robert Mace, Executive Director, Meadows Center for Water and the Environment, originally published via Texas+Water on July 6, 2025. Texas may have seen a dramatic turnaround in drought conditions this July, but the heavy rainfall that brought relief came with heartbreaking consequences. From July 3–5, a devastating weather…

July 15, 20250Comments

Resources

Drenched But Not Done: What Central Texas Needs to Recover

Texas is finally seeing meaningful drought relief, but not in the form experts prefer. According to the Texas Water Development Board’s Water Weekly, the week ending July 8 saw drought coverage drop from 30% to 23%, the sharpest decline since early April. That’s a major improvement from three months ago when 58% of the state…

July 15, 20250Comments

Improvement Projects

How Harris County Turned a Bond Vote Into Real Results for Flood-Prone Communities

In 2018, Harris County voters approved a bond measure to advance comprehensive flood risk reduction efforts countywide. Designed as a multi-pronged response to both immediate and long-term flood challenges, the 2018 Bond Program includes 181 active funding categories (Bond IDs) that support a wide array of project types. The program’s flexible structure allows each Bond…

July 15, 20250Comments

Maintenance Projects

How Harris County Is Tackling Flood Repair and Maintenance Head-On

When voters approved the 2018 Bond Program, it wasn't just about building new infrastructure, it was also about restoring and protecting what Harris County already had. With more than $660 million secured for repair and maintenance alone, the county has taken a proactive approach to maintaining its aging flood control system, ensuring that past investments…

July 15, 20250Comments

Improvement Projects

New Projects Aim to Strengthen Bayou Banks and Reduce Flooding

The Harris County Flood Control District is actively exploring innovative methods to reduce flooding risks and minimize related damages throughout Harris County. One key approach involves the use of native vegetation to stabilize channel banks, which helps prevent erosion and enhances the natural resilience of waterways. This effort is part of a broader bond-funded initiative…

July 14, 20250Comments

Maintenance Projects

How Tree Planting Supports Flood Control in Harris County

When you think of flood control, trees might not be the first thing that comes to mind, but they play a surprisingly critical role in Harris County’s efforts to manage stormwater and protect our communities. The Harris County Flood Control District’s mission is not only to implement effective stormwater management plans and maintain essential infrastructure,…

July 14, 20250Comments

Maintenance Projects

How Harris County is Recovering from Storm Damage

After enduring the impact of Hurricane Harvey, Tropical Storm Imelda, and other intense storms, Harris County faced more than 800 damaged sites across its drainage infrastructure. In response, the Harris County Flood Control District, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS), launched a large-scale Disaster Recovery Program to restore…

July 14, 20250Comments

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