Construction Activities on the Isom Stormwater Detention Basin Project Begin Soon!

Construction activities include contractor mobilization, initial site preparation, and other related work. Construction crews will be accessing the site at Aldine Westfield Road and Isom Road. About this Project The Isom Stormwater Detention Basin Project is designed to provide approximately 576 acre-feet of stormwater storage capacity — that is roughly the equivalent of 576 football…

June 22, 20260Comments

Projects

Yale Stormwater Detention Basin is Complete, Providing Flood Risk Reduction Benefits

The Yale Stormwater Detention Basin is now complete! About this Project The Yale Stormwater Detention Basin is now complete! The basin provides approximately 72 acre-feet of stormwater storage capacity, helping manage stormwater during heavy rain events and reduce flood risk in the surrounding area. That is roughly the equivalent of 72 football fields covered in…

June 18, 20260Comments

Community

Flood Resilience in Harris County Depends on Progress and Partnership

Flood mitigation efforts are most effective when local, state and federal partners stay focused on the same goal: reducing flood risk for Harris County residents. As federal funding deadlines and project milestones remain in focus, continued progress is essential. Communities across Harris County are counting on projects that move forward with urgency, coordination and shared…

June 9, 20260Comments

Projects

Construction Activities on Phase 3 of the Kluge Stormwater Detention Basin Begin Soon

Construction activities include contractor mobilization, initial site preparation, and other related work. Construction crews will be accessing the site at Longwood Trace Drive. The sidewalk along Longwood Trace Drive and the tunnel under the street will remain open. About this Project The Kluge Stormwater Detention Basin Phase 3 project is expanding the overall stormwater detention…

June 6, 20260Comments

Projects

The Flood Control District is Now Accepting Bids for Phase 1 of the Stormwater Detention Basin on South Mayde Creek Near Grand Parkway

Construction is anticipated to start in Q3 2026. The project has been officially advertised by the Harris County Purchasing Department, which is now accepting bids from qualified contractors to construct this flood risk reduction project. Before construction can begin, construction companies must submit proposals that outline how they will build the project and how…

June 6, 20260Comments

Projects

Construction to Begin Soon on Westador Stormwater Detention Basin Project

Construction activities are expected to begin soon on the Westador Stormwater Detention Basin Project, a flood risk reduction effort located along the main stem of Cypress Creek in the Westador area. Initial work will include contractor mobilization, site preparation, and other related construction activities. The project is located north of FM 1960, south of Cypress…

June 5, 20260Comments

Projects

Phase 2 of Brookglen Stormwater Detention Basin Breaks Ground

La Porte’s Brookglen community marked an important milestone this week as Phase 2 of the Brookglen Stormwater Detention Basin project officially broke ground. The Harris County Flood Control District, Harris County Precinct 2, the Texas General Land Office, local community leaders, and the Brookglen Homeowners Association came together to celebrate progress on a project designed…

May 28, 20260Comments

Projects

Construction Activities on the Stormwater Detention Basin along Jackson Bayou Begin Soon!

Construction activities include contractor mobilization, initial site preparation, and other related work. Construction crews will be entering the site from Crosby Dayton Road and exiting the site onto Runneburg Road.  About this Project The Stormwater Detention Basin along Jackson Bayou is designed to provide approximately 13.5 acre-feet of stormwater storage capacity — that is roughly the equivalent…

May 22, 20260Comments

Projects

Construction Activities on the Cypress Creek Channel Rehabilitation and Stormwater Detention Basin, Main Stem, Batch 5 Project Begin Soon!

Construction activities include contractor mobilization, initial site preparation, and other related work. About this Project The Cypress Creek Channel Rehabilitation and Stormwater Detention Basin, Main Stem, Batch 5 project is comprised of two packages. Batch 5 involves channel rehabilitation to stabilize two segments of the main stem of Cypress Creek and minimize potential erosion from…

May 21, 20260Comments

Projects

Construction Activities on the Taylor Gully Channel Conveyance Improvements and Woodridge Stormwater Detention Basin Begin Soon!

Construction activities include contractor mobilization, initial site preparation, and other related work. Residents are urged to respect all warning signs. About this Project The Taylor Gully Channel Conveyance Improvements and Woodridge Stormwater Detention Basin project, Phase 1, consists of approximately two miles of channel conveyance improvements and a wet-bottom stormwater detention basin that is designed…

May 12, 20260Comments