Flood Control Projects Continue Moving Forward Ahead of Hurricane Season

As hurricane season approaches, the Harris County Flood Control District is continuing work on major flood risk reduction projects across the region. During an interview this morning with FOX 26, Dr. Tina Petersen, Executive Director of the Flood Control District, discussed the progress being made on federally funded flood mitigation projects, the challenges involved in…

May 8, 20260Comments

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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

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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

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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

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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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Supporting Flood Risk Reduction with Native Wildflowers

You may start to notice small green patches forming along some of our channels and stormwater detention basins. While they may look like weeds at first glance, they’re actually young bluebonnets. Bluebonnets begin as low-growing clusters of leaves called rosettes. They stay close to the ground through the winter months, building strength below the surface.…

March 2, 20260Comments

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Turkey Creek Maintenance Update

The Harris County Flood Control District is currently working on an erosion repair project along Turkey Creek in the Memorial area. Turkey Creek is a tributary of Buffalo Bayou. It starts in Addicks Reservoir and flows about six miles southwest, passing under Interstate 10 (U.S. 90), the Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railroad tracks, and the…

March 2, 20260Comments

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The Greens Bayou Mid-Reach Program

The Harris County Flood Control District is working to reduce flood risks along the mid-reach stretch of Greens Bayou. The Greens Mid-Reach Program is a long-term multi-project initiative along Greens Bayou from Veterans Memorial Drive to JFK Boulevard. The program is intended to improve channel conveyance along Greens Bayou and provide stormwater storage capacity within…

February 5, 20260Comments

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Reducing Flood Risk Near Little White Oak Bayou

Every day, the Harris County Flood Control District works to reduce flood risk for communities across Harris County. One important way we do that is by creating space for stormwater to go during heavy rain. That’s exactly what the Yale Stormwater Detention Basin project is designed to do. It will improve stormwater management and help…

January 9, 20260Comments