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Executive Director Stuckett Focused on Accelerating Projects, Meeting Critical Deadlines

Six weeks into his return to the Harris County Flood Control District, Executive Director Marcus Stuckett says the District is moving with urgency to advance projects, meet approaching federal funding deadlines, and deliver flood risk reduction benefits to Harris County residents. In a recent interview with Greg Groogan, Director Stuckett spoke about the work ahead…
August 24, 20260Comments

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Projects

Construction Underway on Major T.C. Jester Stormwater Detention Basin Compartment

The Harris County Flood Control District recently celebrated the groundbreaking of an $18.6 million project to construct Compartment 1B of the T.C. Jester Stormwater Detention Basin in the Cypress Creek watershed. Located on approximately 44 acres along T.C. Jester Boulevard, Compartment 1B is designed to provide approximately 793 acre-feet of stormwater storage capacity, adding significant…
August 21, 20260Comments

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Community Projects

From Community Concern to Construction: Scenic Woods Tributary Repairs Move Forward

For Scenic Woods resident Broderick Butler, seeing construction equipment along a nearby tributary represents more than the start of another construction project. It marks progress on an issue he first brought before Harris County Commissioners Court years ago. At the Aug. 6 Commissioners Court meeting, Butler returned to thank the Court and the Harris County…
August 15, 20260Comments

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Weather & Alerts

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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