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

Community

Harris County Agencies Advance Plan to Protect Federal Funding and Deliver Critical Flood Risk Reduction Projects

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Proposed path forward meets CDBG-DR timelines, preserves full project scopes, and creates an opportunity for approximately $125 million in additional CDBG-MIT projects. The Harris County Flood Control District, in coordination with the Harris County Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), is advancing a coordinated plan and path forward to protect federal…

June 8, 20260Comments

Projects

Construction Activities on Phase 3 of the Kluge Stormwater Detention Basin Begin Soon

Construction activities include contractor mobilization, initial site preparation, and other related work. Construction crews will be accessing the site at Longwood Trace Drive. The sidewalk along Longwood Trace Drive and the tunnel under the street will remain open. About this Project The Kluge Stormwater Detention Basin Phase 3 project is expanding the overall stormwater detention…

June 6, 20260Comments

Community

Statement on Harris County’s Proposed Path Forward for CDBG-DR and CDBG-MIT Funding

Harris County agencies are advancing an innovative path forward to protect federal disaster recovery funding, cut through bureaucratic barriers, and keep critical flood risk reduction projects moving for residents. The proposed approach goes beyond standard government processes by coordinating across agencies, funding programs, and project timelines to solve complex federal funding challenges. Rather than…

June 6, 20260Comments

Projects

The Flood Control District is Now Accepting Bids for Phase 1 of the Stormwater Detention Basin on South Mayde Creek Near Grand Parkway

Construction is anticipated to start in Q3 2026. The project has been officially advertised by the Harris County Purchasing Department, which is now accepting bids from qualified contractors to construct this flood risk reduction project. Before construction can begin, construction companies must submit proposals that outline how they will build the project and how…

June 6, 20260Comments

Projects

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

Community

New FEMA Draft Maps Help Residents Prepare for Hurricane Season

As hurricane season begins, flood preparedness is once again top of mind for many Harris County residents. The Atlantic hurricane season officially runs from June 1 through November 30, and even a quiet season can bring dangerous rainfall, street flooding, and rising water in bayous and creeks. This year, preparedness also includes a new resource:…

June 3, 20260Comments

Projects

Greens Bayou Project Shows CDBG-DR Progress in Action

The Harris County Flood Control District highlighted visible progress this morning on the Greens Mid-Reach Channel Conveyance Improvements Project near Aldine Westfield Road. The project is part of the larger Greens Bayou Mid-Reach Program, a long-term effort to reduce flood risk in the Greens Bayou watershed. The work will help increase the amount of stormwater…

May 29, 20260Comments

Projects

Phase 2 of Brookglen Stormwater Detention Basin Breaks Ground

La Porte’s Brookglen community marked an important milestone this week as Phase 2 of the Brookglen Stormwater Detention Basin project officially broke ground. The Harris County Flood Control District, Harris County Precinct 2, the Texas General Land Office, local community leaders, and the Brookglen Homeowners Association came together to celebrate progress on a project designed…

May 28, 20260Comments

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