We invite you to join us this May for a series of virtual workshops focused on reviewing and strengthening proposed flood resilience strategies.
The Harris County Flood Resilience Plan is an effort to reduce flood risk and build stronger, more resilient communities across the county, and your input is a key part of shaping the strategies and…
The Mercer Stormwater Detention Basin features two dry-bottom compartments and provides an estimated 512 acre-feet of stormwater storage — that is roughly the equivalent of 512 football fields covered in one foot of water.
A stormwater detention basin temporarily holds stormwater during heavy rain events to help reduce the risk of flooding in the area.…
Flood risk reduction efforts continue across the San Jacinto River watershed as the Harris County Flood Control District advances several key projects designed to improve drainage and reduce flood risk for surrounding communities. A recent update to the San Jacinto River Authority highlighted ongoing construction, upcoming work, and long term planning in the area.
The…
Construction crews will be accessing the site at Miranda Street and Maximilian Street. Residents are urged to respect all warning signs.
About this Project
Phase 2 of the Lauder Stormwater Detention Basin consists of two dry-bottom compartments. Phase 2, Compartment 1 was completed in Q2 2025. Compartment 2 is expected to provide approximately 260 acre-feet of additional…
For Dr. Tina Petersen, Executive Director of the Harris County Flood Control District, serving the community is the most meaningful part of her role. “What I love most about my job is getting to deliver on behalf of Harris County residents.” Her work focuses on helping move projects forward that reduce flood risk and support…
The Harris County Flood Control District recently joined regional leaders, industry professionals and community partners at Infrastructure Summit 2026, hosted by Harris County Precinct 2 Commissioner Adrian Garcia on March 18, 2026. The event brought together stakeholders from across the Houston area to discuss collaborative approaches to infrastructure investment, resilience, and long term growth.
The…
Maintaining Harris County's flood flood resiliency systems requires ongoing work to restore channels, remove vegetation, and ensure infrastructure continues to function as designed long before the next heavy rain arrives.
That work is now underway in west Harris County as the Harris County Flood Control District launches the Barker Channel Rehabilitation and Restoration Project, a…
Officials in West University Place recently received a briefing on potential updates to FEMA flood maps that could affect how flood risk is represented in the area. The presentation to the West University City Council focused on how updated rainfall data, improved terrain modeling, and completed flood risk reduction projects are influencing the next generation…
The Harris County Flood Control District, in partnership with the City of La Porte, began Phase 2 of the Brookglen Stormwater Detention Basin in early 2026. Located near Somerton Drive and Ashwyne Lane, this project is designed to help reduce the risk of flooding in the Brookglen subdivision
The stormwater detention basin has been designed…
At the beginning of February, the Harris County Flood Control District conducted a prescribed burn on 440 acres of prairie and wetlands in northwest Harris County near the Katy Prairie. The burn was carefully planned and supervised by certified fire professionals to ensure it stayed safe and contained.
Why This Work Is Important
Prescribed burns…