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Map highlighting the project area along FM 1959 near Blackhawk Boulevard and Clear Creek.
Projects

Watch the Friendswood Regional Stormwater Detention Basin Project Meeting and Share Your Feedback

Thank you for your interest in the Friendswood Regional Stormwater Detention Basin Project. If you missed the community engagement meeting held on August 11, 2026, or would like a refresher, you can now watch the full recording and explore more details on the project webpage. The presentation included project details, anticipated benefits, funding sources, and next steps as…
August 17, 20260Comments

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Projects

You’re Invited: T.C. Jester Stormwater Detention Basin Groundbreaking

Please join Harris County Precinct 3 and the Harris County Flood Control District as we celebrate the groundbreaking of the T.C. Jester Stormwater Detention Basin – Compartment 1B. We look forward to commemorating this important project milestone with our community partners and stakeholders. Please RSVP by Monday, August 17, to communications@hcfcd.hctx.net. The Flood Control…
August 12, 20260Comments

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Map highlighting the project area along FM 1959 near Blackhawk Boulevard and Clear Creek.
Projects

JOIN US FOR A VIRTUAL COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT MEETING – Friendswood Regional Stormwater Detention Basin

A PROJECT IN THE CLEAR CREEK WATERSHED Tuesday, August 11, 2026 6:30 p.m. Register for the meeting To join by phone: Dial: 346-248-7799 Webinar ID: 826 2003 9650 To learn more, visit: hcfcd.org/Friendswood Why is this project important? Reduces flood risk by increasing stormwater storage capacity Supports future channel conveyance improvements Advances a long-term…
July 27, 20260Comments

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Map of Harris County showing the locations of Barrett Station, Bayland, and Tom Bass community centers.
Projects

Join Us July 20 to Help Shape What Comes Next

Explore proposed strategies and help set flood resilience priorities for Harris County Flood resilience planning depends on the voices and experiences of Harris County residents. This open house is an opportunity to learn more about proposed strategies, provide feedback, and help identify what matters most to communities facing flood risks. You will have the…
July 17, 20260Comments

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Updates to Harris County’s Flood Resilience Plan to be Shared at Public Open Houses

Open Houses begin July 14 as countywide plan moves into advanced development Hosted by the Harris County Infrastructure Resilience Team (IRT), of which the Harris County Flood Control District is the lead agency, the first of four Flood Resilience Plan (FRP) Open Houses will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at the Mangum-Howell Community Center,…
July 14, 20260Comments

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Map of Harris County showing Mangum-Howell, Barrett Station, Bayland, and Tom Bass community center locations.
Projects

Help Shape Harris County’s Flood Resilience Future

Harris County’s Flood Resilience Plan is moving forward, and community feedback remains a key part of the process. Join us at our first upcoming open house and help shape future resilience actions for neighborhoods across the county! You will have the chance to: Explore proposed flood resilience strategies Help set community priorities Meeting Dates, Times…
July 9, 20260Comments

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MAAPnext “Know Your Risk” graphic featuring a Harris County flood hazard map with proposed flood zones and drainage networks, encouraging residents to view draft FEMA floodplain maps.
Community

Virtual Update on Draft FEMA Floodplain Maps

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…
May 19, 20260Comments

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