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Beyond the Forecast: How Harris County Flood Control District Tracks Flood Risk in Real Time

A less active hurricane season never means Harris County is free from flood risk. During a recent appearance on Hurricane Center Live, Harris County Flood Control District meteorologist Jeff Lindner discussed how rainfall data, forecasting tools, and real-time information help residents better understand changing flood conditions. One of the Flood Control District’s key tools is…
August 14, 20260Comments

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Projects

Friendswood Regional Stormwater Detention Basin Moves Closer to Construction

The Friendswood Regional Stormwater Detention Basin is moving closer to construction, with the project planning to bring additional stormwater storage capacity to the Clear Creek watershed. During an August 11 virtual community engagement meeting, Harris County Flood Control District shared the latest project updates with residents, including the recommended design, funding sources, and an anticipated…
August 13, 20260Comments

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Projects

From West Houston to the East End, Major Maintenance Is Moving Forward Across Brays Bayou

The Brays Bayou watershed stretches across some of Harris County’s most established and heavily traveled communities. Keeping its network of bayous and tributaries functioning requires continuous maintenance, from removing thousands of cubic yards of sediment to repairing erosion, replacing aging infrastructure, and rehabilitating channels. Across the watershed, the Harris County Flood Control District is carrying…
August 12, 20260Comments

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Projects

Tonight: Learn How the Friendswood Regional Stormwater Detention Basin Will Reduce Flood Risk

Residents can learn more about a major flood risk reduction project in the Clear Creek watershed during a virtual community engagement meeting hosted by the Harris County Flood Control District on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. The meeting will provide an overview of the Friendswood Regional Stormwater Detention Basin Project, including how the basin will increase…
August 11, 20260Comments

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Projects

Maintenance Work Near Olivewood Cemetery Repairing Drainage to White Oak Bayou

A drainage improvement has been completed along White Oak Bayou near historic Olivewood Cemetery, where Harris County Flood Control District maintenance crews addressed an area where stormwater had not been draining efficiently. Located just southwest of Interstate Highway 10 at Studemont Street in Harris County Precinct One, the work included installation of a new drainage…
August 7, 20260Comments

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Projects

Poor Farm Ditch Project Expected to Increase Channel Capacity by More Than 60 Percent

Work continues for a major improvement project along Poor Farm Ditch. The project is expected to replace deteriorating infrastructure and significantly increase the channel’s capacity to carry stormwater through the cities of West University Place and Southside Place. The Harris County Flood Control District project includes widening and deepening approximately 3,100 linear feet of the…
August 7, 20260Comments

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Projects

Harris County Flood Control District Completes Drainage System Repairs at Three Precinct 2 Sites

The Harris County Flood Control District has completed major drainage system repair efforts at three sites in the Greens Bayou and Halls Bayou watersheds in Harris County Precinct 2, supporting continued investment in the maintenance of flood control infrastructure. The work addressed deferred maintenance needs that were previously delayed because dedicated funding was not available. The completed…
August 5, 20260Comments

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Community

New Research Reinforces the Need for Updated Flood Risk Information

A newly released study from Texas A&M University's Institute for a Disaster Resilient Texas (IDRT) reinforces a key message behind the Harris County Flood Control District's MAAPnext initiative: flood risk in Harris County extends beyond the boundaries shown on today's effective Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) flood maps. While the two efforts use different methodologies—the…
August 3, 20260Comments

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The Bayou Bulletin, powered by the Harris County Flood Control District, shares stories of flood resilience in Harris County—highlighting people, projects, and progress. The Harris County Flood Control District, created in 1937, is governed by Harris County Commissioners Court.

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