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

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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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

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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Clear Creek Federal Flood Risk Management Project Reaches New Milestone

The Clear Creek Federal Flood Risk Management Project has reached an important milestone. In June 2026, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers approved the project’s revised plan. Pending completion of the National Environmental Policy Act process, the Harris County Flood Control District expects to issue a Request for Qualifications for final design services in Q3…

July 30, 20260Comments

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Advancing Erosion Repairs Along Seals Gully

The Harris County Flood Control District is making progress on a series of repairs along Seals Gully near Cypress Forest Park in the Cypress Creek watershed. The work, located in in Harris County Precinct 3, is intended to address active erosion and improve the long-term stability of the channel. Recent maintenance included stabilizing channel slopes…

July 27, 20260Comments

Community

What is the Community Flood Resilience Task Force?

Bringing More Voices into Flood Resilience For nearly 50 years, Harris County relied on the Flood Control Task Force to provide guidance on policies and programs aimed at protecting homes, businesses, and the local economy from flooding. Established in 1972, the group reflected the priorities of its time, focusing primarily on flood protection infrastructure and…

July 22, 20260Comments

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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

Community

Working Together to Strengthen Harris County Infrastructure

Reducing flood risk requires coordination across the many systems Harris County residents rely on, including drainage, roads, and tollways. Harris County Flood Control District Executive Director Marcus Stuckett has emphasized his commitment to working closely with the Harris County Engineering Department and Harris County Toll Road Authority to improve communication and support efficient project delivery.…

July 14, 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