New Construction Awards Would Advance Flood Mitigation Projects Across Harris County

This week’s Harris County Commissioners Court agenda includes several items that would advance flood mitigation and resilience projects across the county, including construction awards, project updates, substantial completion milestones, and infrastructure investments tied to federal and local flood mitigation programs. Together, these items reflect multiple projects moving through different phases of implementation, from procurement and…

May 12, 20260Comments

Community

Leaders Discuss Flood Risk Reduction at Infrastructure Summit 2026

The Harris County Flood Control District recently joined regional leaders, industry professionals and community partners at Infrastructure Summit 2026, hosted by Harris County Precinct 2 Commissioner Adrian Garcia on March 18, 2026. The event brought together stakeholders from across the Houston area to discuss collaborative approaches to infrastructure investment, resilience, and long term growth. The…

March 24, 20260Comments

Community

When the Rain Keeps Falling: What It Means for Bayous and Flood Risk

Most people enjoy the occasional slow-paced rainy day. In Harris County, we typically see about 106 days with rainfall each year. Understanding how those rainfall totals add up over time and how stormwater moves throughout Harris County is key to understanding flood risk. A few inches of rain might not seem like much at first.…

February 18, 20260Comments

Projects

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

Projects

How the Flood Control District Protects White Oak and Buffalo Bayou’s Walls of Steel near Downtown Houston

Near downtown Houston, Buffalo Bayou flows through a narrow corridor surrounded by buildings, bridges, trails, and parks. Just upstream, White Oak Bayou joins Buffalo Bayou at their confluence at Allen’s Landing. Because there is not enough open land for wide, sloped banks, the Harris County Flood Control District uses steel sheet pile walls to hold…

December 15, 20250Comments

Projects

Maintenance Matters: What’s Ahead in 2026 and How You Can Help

This article continues our two-part series marking the one-year anniversary of Proposition A, the maintenance funding measure approved by voters in November 2024. In Part 1, we reviewed the major accomplishments achieved during Fiscal Year 2025. In Part 2, we look ahead to Fiscal Year 2026, explore what residents shared during the recent public meetings,…

December 9, 20250Comments

Projects

Maintenance Matters: A Year of Impact Across Harris County

One year ago, Harris County voters approved Proposition A, giving the Harris County Flood Control District the reliable maintenance funding needed to care for the drainage system that supports millions of Harris County residents. To mark this important anniversary, the Flood Control District held two virtual public meetings this November to share maintenance accomplishments from…

December 4, 20250Comments

Projects

Berry Bayou on the Mend: Restoration Project in Motion

A channel restoration project is underway along Berry Bayou in the Sims Bayou watershed in southeast Harris County (Project ID: Z100-00-00-X302). This important maintenance effort will restore nearly 1.25 miles of channel between Ahrens Street and Whispering Creek Way in Harris County Precinct 2. The goal is to restore Berry Bayou’s ability to safely carry…

October 3, 20250Comments

Projects

Infrastructure and Resilience: Dr. Tina Petersen Highlights Harris County’s Path Forward

On Thursday, September 18, The Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce hosted its 2025 Infrastructure Summit. The event brought together public officials, business leaders, and community stakeholders to discuss the future of infrastructure in Harris County and Greater Houston. Dr. Tina Petersen, Executive Director of the Harris County Flood Control District emphasized the ongoing importance of…

September 18, 20250Comments