Working Together for Resilience

This week, Houston Stronger brought community leaders, engineers, and public officials together for Working Together for Resilience at HCC’s West Houston Institute. The event highlighted how far our region has come since Hurricane Harvey and what’s next for flood risk reduction efforts across our region. Commissioner Tom Ramsey, P.E. (Precinct 3), kicked things off with…

September 25, 20250Comments

Community

Making Flood Resilience Planning Accessible to All

Flooding affects every community in Harris County, and preparing for the future requires input from residents across many different backgrounds. The Harris County Flood Control District has continued to take steps to make its public meetings open and accessible to everyone. The Flood Control District is leading countywide planning efforts such as the Harris County…

September 19, 20250Comments

Projects

From Concept to Reality: How Harris County’s 2018 Bond Program Is Delivering Flood Risk Reduction

In 2018, Harris County voters took bold action. In the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, a storm that damaged more than 154,000 homes and dropped over a trillion gallons of rain, residents approved a $2.5 billion bond program to take on flood risk across the county. Seven years later, that vision has transformed into real, measurable…

September 19, 20250Comments

Projects

Infrastructure and Resilience: Dr. Tina Petersen Highlights Harris County’s Path Forward

On Thursday, September 18, The Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce hosted its 2025 Infrastructure Summit. The event brought together public officials, business leaders, and community stakeholders to discuss the future of infrastructure in Harris County and Greater Houston. Dr. Tina Petersen, Executive Director of the Harris County Flood Control District emphasized the ongoing importance of…

September 18, 20250Comments

Projects

Catch, Hold, Release: How Stormwater Detention Basins Work

With a yearly rainfall average of about 48 inches, stormwater in Harris County must be managed effectively to reduce the risk of flooding for homes and businesses. Stormwater Detention Basins play an important part in reducing the risk of flooding for Harris County residents. A stormwater detention basin is an engineered, excavated area of land…

September 16, 20250Comments

Community

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

Projects

How Harris County Flood Control District Turned a Bond Program 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

Projects

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

When voters approved the 2018 Bond Program, it wasn’t just about constructing new flood risk reduction infrastructure, it was also about restoring what Harris County already had. With more than $660 million secured for repair and maintenance alone, the Flood Control District has taken a proactive approach to maintaining its drainage infrastructure, ensuring that past…

July 15, 20250Comments

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