Flood Projects Are Moving Into Construction After Years of Federal Review and Funding Delays

Federally funded flood mitigation projects in Harris County are under review as upcoming funding deadlines approach. When major public investments and federal disaster recovery dollars are involved, residents deserve clear information about the projects meant to reduce flood risk in their communities. The most important point: these projects are moving forward. The Harris County Flood…

May 7, 20260Comments

Projects

Flood Projects Take More Than Shovels: What Residents Should Know About Federal Flood Funding

Flood mitigation projects funded through federal programs often involve multiple steps before construction begins. Engineering, design, environmental review, bidding, permitting, land coordination, utility relocation, and federal approvals are all part of moving a project from planning into construction. While much of that work is not visible from the street, it can be essential to making…

May 5, 20260Comments

Community

CFRTF Retreat Focuses on Shared Responsibility and Community Resilience

As Harris County continues to face growing flood risks, the Community Flood Resilience Task Force (CFRTF) convened for a working retreat focused on shaping the future of flood resilience across the region. A key partner of the Harris County Flood Control District, the CFRTF explored big-picture strategies to better protect residents, strengthen communication, and guide…

April 28, 20260Comments

Community

60 Inches of Rain: What Hurricane Harvey Taught Nederland, Texas

Hurricanes are all too familiar along the Gulf Coast, where many residents have experienced their impacts firsthand. Storms like Hurricane Harvey reshaped how communities understand flooding risk. In Nederland, Texas, that risk became reality when more than 60 inches of rain fell, much of it in a single day. Jeff Darby, the current Mayor of…

April 21, 20260Comments

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Advancing Flood Risk Reduction in the San Jacinto River Watershed

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…

April 10, 20260Comments

Community

A Path to Public Service

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…

March 31, 20260Comments

Community

Leaders Discuss Flood Risk Reduction at Infrastructure Summit 2026

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…

March 24, 20260Comments

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West University Officials Receive Update on Potential FEMA Flood Map Changes

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…

March 16, 20260Comments

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Brookglen Stormwater Detention Basin Phase 2 is Underway

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…

March 5, 20260Comments

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Keeping the Prairie Healthy: Prescribed Burns in Northwest Harris County

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…

March 2, 20260Comments

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