Big Plans for Cypress Creek: Harris County Shares Updates on Major Flood Mitigation Project

Residents tuning in to the Harris County Flood Control District’s recent virtual meeting got an inside look at one of the county’s most significant flood mitigation projects currently in design: the Cypress Creek Channel Rehabilitation and Stormwater Detention Basin, Main Stem, Batch 5. It’s a long name, but the goals are simple: stabilize the channel,…

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Weather & Alerts

Harris County Weather Update: Rainy Days Continue

Houston is experiencing a stretch of familiar summer weather, heavy rain, afternoon thunderstorms, and flash flood warnings. On Monday, another round of storms made the evening commute tricky, and the rain isn’t over yet. Expect more daily showers, especially in the afternoons and evenings, at least through midweek. By the middle of the week, we…

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Weather & Alerts

Flood Alerts in Harris County: What You Need to Know

This Sunday July 13, at 2:33 p.m., the National Weather Service issued a flood advisory for Houston, in effect until 4:30 p.m. The advisory warns of minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas due to excessive rainfall. As always, officials remind drivers: “Turn around, don’t drown.” Most flood-related deaths happen in vehicles attempting to…

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Community

Harris County Flood Control District: Structure, Funding, and Public Resources

The Harris County Flood Control District is a special purpose district established by the Texas Legislature in 1937, following major floods in 1929 and 1935. It operates under the governance of the Harris County Commissioners Court and serves the entirety of Harris County, including the City of Houston, home to over 4.7 million residents according…

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Projects

MAAPnext: A Data-Driven Leap in Flood Hazard Mapping for Harris County

The Modeling, Assessment and Awareness Project (MAAPnext) is a collaborative initiative between the Harris County Flood Control District and FEMA to deliver the most advanced flood hazard mapping effort in the county’s history. Leveraging new hydrologic and hydraulic modeling technologies, the project will update how flood risks are understood and communicated across all 22 watersheds…

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Community

New Public Education Initiative: A Wake-Up Call for Clean Water Stewardship

A new wave of environmental action is underway in Harris County with the launch of the Regional Public Education Services Program, led by the Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD). This initiative tackles water pollution and flood risks by empowering the community with knowledge, and calling for shared responsibility. Flooding isn’t just about rising water…

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Community

Understanding the White Oak Bayou Watershed: Why It Matters to You

The White Oak Bayou watershed is a vital part of Harris County’s drainage system, stretching from central to northwest portions of the county. It encompasses key urban areas, including the City of Jersey Village and parts of Houston itself. Covering 111 square miles, the watershed captures rainfall across a large area and channels it into…

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Projects

Flood Control Repairs Completed on San Jacinto River Tributary in Kingwood

Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD) has completed slope repairs along a small tributary of the San Jacinto River in Kingwood. The channel, identified as G103-38-01, experienced significant erosion during Hurricane Harvey in 2017. The damaged area is located near Forest Garden Drive and Twin Grove Lane, east of the West Fork San Jacinto River.…

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Community

Halls Bayou Flood Mitigation Project Moves Forward Following May 27 Virtual Meeting

The Harris County Flood Control District held a virtual community engagement meeting on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, to present updates on the C-41 Halls Bayou Channel Conveyance Improvements project. The meeting, part of the District’s ongoing efforts to inform and engage the public, focused on planned improvements in the Halls Bayou watershed and provided residents…

July 14, 20250Comments

Projects

Scarsdale Bridge Reopens as Part of Mud Gully Flood Control Project

The Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD) reopened the Scarsdale Boulevard bridge in 2022 as part of the Mud Gully channel improvement project in southeast Harris County. At the same time, the Beamer Road bridge closed temporarily to allow for additional construction. The project is part of Bond Project C-03, which focuses on improving stormwater…

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