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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Efforts to reduce flood risk in the Kingwood area are moving forward as the Harris County Flood Control District progresses with the Taylor Gully Channel Conveyance Improvements and Woodridge Stormwater Detention Basin project. Designed to improve stormwater management and drainage in flood-prone areas, this initiative combines targeted channel upgrades with a large-scale stormwater detention basin.…