Community Input Continues to Guide Flood Resilience Planning

As part of the ongoing Harris County Flood Resilience Plan engagement process, an open house was held July 14 at the Mangum-Howell Community Center, where residents and county partners reviewed proposed strategies and continued discussions about priorities for a more flood-resilient Harris County. Three members of the Community Flood Resilience Task Force attended the meeting,…

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Community

Working Together to Strengthen Harris County Infrastructure

Reducing flood risk requires coordination across the many systems Harris County residents rely on, including drainage, roads, and tollways. Harris County Flood Control District Executive Director Marcus Stuckett has emphasized his commitment to working closely with the Harris County Engineering Department and Harris County Toll Road Authority to improve communication and support efficient project delivery.…

July 14, 20260Comments

Projects

Barker Reservoir Channels Set to Receive Major Maintenance

Four channels inside Barker Reservoir are receiving important maintenance as part of Harris County Flood Control District’s continued investment in maintaining and strengthening the region’s flood resiliency. Over time, sediment buildup and erosion have affected the condition and performance of these channels. This maintenance project will restore the channels to their original design and help…

July 8, 20260Comments

Projects

Marcus Stuckett Named to Lead Harris County Flood Control District

Marcus Stuckett, P.E., CFM, has been named Executive Director of the Harris County Flood Control District, bringing more than two decades of civil engineering, water resources, and flood risk reduction experience to the role. His appointment comes at an important time for Harris County, as communities continue to look for progress on flood risk reduction…

June 25, 20260Comments

Weather & Alerts

As Rain Continues, Bayous Help Carry Water Through Harris County

Periods of heavy rain have impacted parts of the region this week, leading to elevated water levels in some bayous and channels across Harris County. While conditions continue to be monitored, the good news is that many waterways have been able to move water efficiently between rounds of rainfall. During a recent interview with KHOU…

June 16, 20260Comments

Projects

Harris County Commissioners Court Approves Flood Control Funding Realignment Plan

Harris County Commissioners Court unanimously approved a series of motions this week aimed at preserving federal flood mitigation funding and keeping major flood risk reduction projects moving forward. The approved actions establish a funding realignment strategy for Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) and Community Development Block Grant Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) projects. The plan will…

June 12, 20260Comments

Projects

Dr. Tina Petersen Announces Resignation from Harris County Flood Control District

Dr. Tina Petersen has announced her resignation as Executive Director of the Harris County Flood Control District, concluding four years of leadership focused on advancing flood resilience, strengthening organizational accountability, and delivering critical infrastructure projects across Harris County. In a message to Flood Control District employees, Dr. Petersen said her decision was guided by a…

June 11, 20260Comments

Projects

Harris County Proposes New Funding Strategy to Keep Flood Mitigation Projects Moving

Harris County officials will ask Commissioners Court this week to consider a new funding strategy designed to preserve hundreds of millions of dollars in federal flood mitigation funding while keeping major flood risk reduction projects on track. The proposal, developed by the Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD), the Harris County Department of Housing and…

June 10, 20260Comments

Community

Flood Resilience in Harris County Depends on Progress and Partnership

Flood mitigation efforts are most effective when local, state and federal partners stay focused on the same goal: reducing flood risk for Harris County residents. As federal funding deadlines and project milestones remain in focus, continued progress is essential. Communities across Harris County are counting on projects that move forward with urgency, coordination and shared…

June 9, 20260Comments

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Construction to Begin Soon on Westador Stormwater Detention Basin Project

Construction activities are expected to begin soon on the Westador Stormwater Detention Basin Project, a flood risk reduction effort located along the main stem of Cypress Creek in the Westador area. Initial work will include contractor mobilization, site preparation, and other related construction activities. The project is located north of FM 1960, south of Cypress…

June 5, 20260Comments

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