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…
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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:…
You’re invited! Join the Harris County Flood Control District for the first in a series of virtual information sessions about the recently released draft floodplain maps from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
If you’ve wondered what the updated draft maps show for your home or neighborhood, this session will help you understand where to…
During a recent interview, Emily Woodell, Chief External Affairs Officer at the Harris County Flood Control District, discussed how federally funded flood mitigation projects across Harris County are beginning to move into construction.
“One of the big programs that we have going on right now is the CDBG program,” Woodell said. “That’s Community Development Block…
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If you missed the community engagement meeting held on April 28, 2026, or would like a refresher, you can now watch the full recording and explore more details on the project webpage. The presentation included details on the Genoa Red Bluff Regional Stormwater Detention Basin – Phase 2…
Dinner Creek Stormwater Detention Basin & West Little York Stormwater Detention Basin TWO PROJECTS IN THE ADDICKS RESERVOIR WATERSHED
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 6:30 p.m.
Register for the meeting To join by phone: Dial: 346-248-7799 Webinar ID: 851 6427 0050
To learn more, visit: hcfcd.org/C37 and hcfcd.org/C38
Why are these projects important?
Dinner Creek…
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…
What is the Flood Resilience Plan (FRP)? The Flood Resilience Plan is a countywide, multi-departmental effort that will help Harris County be better equipped before, during, after, and in between flood events. It is designed to help support the well-being of Harris County residents, businesses, property owners, community organizations and government agencies facing the physical, social…
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…
A PROJECT IN THE ARMAND BAYOU WATERSHED
Tuesday, April 28, 2026 6:30 p.m.
Register for the meeting
To join by phone: Dial: 346-248-7799 Webinar ID: 844 9113 1876 To learn more, visit hcfcd.org/C07.
Why is this project important?
Aims to reduce flood risk by providing stormwater storage capacity to mitigate for future Brookglen subdivision area…