A special purpose district created by the Texas Legislature in 1937 in response to devastating flood The Harris County Flood Control District (the District) is a special purpose district created by the Texas Legislature in 1937 in response to devastating floods that struck the region in 1929 and 1935.
The District's jurisdictional boundaries are set to coincide with Harris County, a community of more than 3.7 million people that includes the City of Houston. The other boundaries in which we operate - those provided by nature - are of the 22 primary watersheds within Harris County's 1,756 square miles. Each has its own independent flooding problems. Each presents unique challenges.
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Check out our Storm Water Inlet Markings (SWIM) Program. The Harris County Flood Control District provides materials to any individual or group wishing to participate in helping mark every storm drain in Harris County.
Learn more at cleanwaterways.org
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The Harris County Flood Control District will hold a virtual Community Engagement Meeting for the Boudreaux Stormwater Detention Basin Project
Thursday, December 2 at 6:30 p.m.
Register online & begin asking questions at https://publicinput.com/Boudreaux
The Harris County Flood Control District will hold a virtual Community Engagement Meeting for the Boudreaux Stormwater Detention Basin Project
Thursday, December 2 at 6:30 p.m.
Register online & begin asking questions at https://publicinput.com/Boudreaux
The Harris County Flood Control District will soon begin an Excavation and Removal (E&R) project on the former Woodridge property near Woodland Hills and Northpark Drive. E&R projects allow for progress in advance of future stormwater detention basin construction at a minimal cost to Harris County.
As much as 500,000 cubic yards of soil and other material is expected to be removed. The property is expected to be an active construction zone for up to three years.
Learn more at https://bit.ly/3DOGmP5
The Harris County Flood Control District will soon begin an Excavation and Removal (E&R) project on the former Woodridge property near Woodland Hills and Northpark Drive. E&R projects allow for progress in advance of future stormwater detention basin construction at a minimal cost to Harris County.
As much as 500,000 cubic yards of soil and other material is expected to be removed. The property is expected to be an active construction zone for up to three years.
Learn more at https://bit.ly/3DOGmP5
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A rainy Thanksgiving is ahead for SE TX as an approaching cold front brings widespread showers and storms to the area. Area-wide rainfall totals of 1-2" are expected with locally higher amounts possible. Leave yourself some extra travel time if heading out. #houwx #txwx
Keep up with capital and maintenance active construction projects. Our interactive map provides project description, budget and location in all Harris County Commissioners Court Precincts.
Learn more online at https://bit.ly/30dtZda
Keep up with capital and maintenance active construction projects. Our interactive map provides project description, budget and location in all Harris County Commissioners Court Precincts.
Learn more online at https://bit.ly/30dtZda
The Harris County Flood Control District carefully screens potential tree planting sites. Take a look at this aerial view of a Greens Bayou site, where the Flood Control District planted over 4,000 trees earlier this year.
Learn more about our Tree Planting Program on our website at bit.ly/3d7IsPF
The Harris County Flood Control District continues to make progress on general drainage system repairs in southern Harris County.
Learn more about general maintenance and multi-watershed projects at hcfcd.org
The Harris County Flood Control District continues to make progress on general drainage system repairs in southern Harris County.
Learn more about general maintenance and multi-watershed projects at hcfcd.org
#EmployeeSpotlight: Meet Commissioners Court Coordinator, Yesenia Martinez.
Yesenia’s role in the Financial & Technical Services Division is essential in the development and review of all commissioners court requests. We are grateful for her hard work and dedication!
#EmployeeSpotlight: Meet Commissioners Court Coordinator, Yesenia Martinez.
Yesenia’s role in the Financial & Technical Services Division is essential in the development and review of all commissioners court requests. We are grateful for her hard work and dedication!
The Harris County Flood Control District will hold a virtual Community Engagement Meeting for the Tributaries P138-01-00 & P138-01-01 Flood Risk Reduction Project
Wednesday, December 1 at 6:30 p.m.
Register online & begin asking questions at https://publicinput.com/P138trib
The Harris County Flood Control District will hold a virtual Community Engagement Meeting for the Tributaries P138-01-00 & P138-01-01 Flood Risk Reduction Project
Wednesday, December 1 at 6:30 p.m.
Register online & begin asking questions at https://publicinput.com/P138trib
#KnowYourWatershed: The Clear Creek watershed is located in southern Harris County. The watershed encompasses portions of Harris, Galveston, Brazoria, and Fort Bend counties
Learn more about projects in the Clear Creek watershed at https://bit.ly/3nqxWb3
#KnowYourWatershed: The Clear Creek watershed is located in southern Harris County. The watershed encompasses portions of Harris, Galveston, Brazoria, and Fort Bend counties
Learn more about projects in the Clear Creek watershed at https://bit.ly/3nqxWb3
Officials shared an update on a $100 million Hunting Bayou project that is expected to lift close to 4,450 homes out of the 1 percent (100-year) floodplain by spring 2022.
Learn more about Project Hunting at http://hcfcd.org/C18
Harris County Precinct One Office of County Judge Lina Hidalgo
Officials shared an update on a $100 million Hunting Bayou project that is expected to lift close to 4,450 homes out of the 1 percent (100-year) floodplain by spring 2022.
Learn more about Project Hunting at http://hcfcd.org/C18
Harris County Precinct One Office of County Judge Lina Hidalgo
"The Harris County Flood Control District is in year two of a study to figure out where larger tunnels could best divert millions of gallons of floodwater, saving lives and untold amounts of property damage annually."
Sometimes a widened creek does the job to alleviate flooding. Perhaps a stormwater detention feature does the trick.
Hidalgo to Highlight County’s Worst-First Flood Control Strategy During Visit to $100 Million Flood Control Project
The Bauer-Hockley Stormwater Detention Basin is located north and east of the intersection of Bauer-Hockley and Becker roads in northwest Harris County.
Phase 1 of the of this project was completed in Winter 2020. Once all planned phases are complete, this basin is expected to hold approximately 251 million gallons of excess stormwater that might otherwise flood local businesses and residents.
Learn more at https://bit.ly/3DhJe6Z
Harris County Precinct 3 Commissioner's Office
The Bauer-Hockley Stormwater Detention Basin is located north and east of the intersection of Bauer-Hockley and Becker roads in northwest Harris County.
Phase 1 of the of this project was completed in Winter 2020. Once all planned phases are complete, this basin is expected to hold approximately 251 million gallons of excess stormwater that might otherwise flood local businesses and residents.
Learn more at https://bit.ly/3DhJe6Z
Harris County Precinct 3 Commissioner's Office
Encroachments on Flood Control District property can:
▪️Obstruct drainage channels from carrying stormwater efficiently.
▪️Block maintenance equipment from performing necessary repairs.
▪️Increase the overall cost of maintaining existing infrastructure.
▪️Prevent rescue workers and first responders from reaching people during particularly hazardous weather events.
Learn how to avoid creating encroachments at https://bit.ly/3yEkDHh
Encroachments on Flood Control District property can:
▪️Obstruct drainage channels from carrying stormwater efficiently.
▪️Block maintenance equipment from performing necessary repairs.
▪️Increase the overall cost of maintaining existing infrastructure.
▪️Prevent rescue workers and first responders from reaching people during particularly hazardous weather events.
Learn how to avoid creating encroachments at https://bit.ly/3yEkDHh
The Harris County Flood Control District will begin construction on a maintenance project in the Armand Bayou watershed that will address slope failure repairs from Space Center Boulevard to Armand Bayou.
Construction equipment will access the work area via Armand Bayou. Motorists are urged to be alert to truck traffic when passing near construction access points.
More information at https://bit.ly/3kys6m1
Harris County Precinct 2
The Harris County Flood Control District will begin construction on a maintenance project in the Armand Bayou watershed that will address slope failure repairs from Space Center Boulevard to Armand Bayou.
Construction equipment will access the work area via Armand Bayou. Motorists are urged to be alert to truck traffic when passing near construction access points.
More information at https://bit.ly/3kys6m1
Harris County Precinct 2
INCYMI: "The Harris County Flood Control District has started on a new maintenance project in the Cypress Creek watershed. The project involves building a new reinforced concrete spillway and stilling basin along about 400 feet upstream at Old Ranch Road."
Maintenance on the Cypress Creek watershed is underway to slow down the flow of water to...
Join us TODAY at 6:30 p.m. for the virtual Community Engagement Meeting for the Genoa Red Bluff Stormwater Detention Basin.
Join online at https://publicinput.com/genoarb
Join us TODAY at 6:30 p.m. for the virtual Community Engagement Meeting for the Genoa Red Bluff Stormwater Detention Basin.
Join online at https://publicinput.com/genoarb
We are grateful to all the veterans for their service. #HappyVeteransDay.
We are grateful to all the veterans for their service. #HappyVeteransDay.
Our Flood Warning System relies on a network of strategically placed gage stations. Be aware of rainfall conditions near your workplace, schools and home.
Get the latest updates during heavy rainfall events at http://harriscountyfws.org
Our Flood Warning System relies on a network of strategically placed gage stations. Be aware of rainfall conditions near your workplace, schools and home.
Get the latest updates during heavy rainfall events at http://harriscountyfws.org
Heavy rain at Buffalo Bayou @ Turning Basin near Denver Harbor. Street flooding possible.: At least 1.0 inch of rain in the last 15 minutes.
⛈️ ⛈️ STRONG THUNDERSTORMS ⛈️ ⛈️ are moving through our area. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
More: https://bit.ly/3wzwcPy
Heavy rain at Halls Bayou @ Airline Dr near Highland Heights. Street flooding possible.: At least 1.0 inch of rain in the last 15 minutes.
Heavy rain at Cypress Crk @ Stuebner-Airline Rd near Champions. Street flooding possible.: At least 1.0 inch of rain in the last 15 minutes.
Heavy rain at Cypress Crk @ Kuykendahl Rd near Champions. Street flooding possible.: At least 1.0 inch of rain in the last 15 minutes.
#KnowYourWatershed: The Cedar Bayou watershed is the easternmost watershed in Harris County, and generally serves as the border for Harris County with Chambers and Liberty counties. The cities of Baytown and Mont Belvieu are located within the watershed, which encompasses nearly 200 square miles.
Learn more about projects in the Cedar Bayou watershed at https://bit.ly/3F4Cr12
#KnowYourWatershed: The Cedar Bayou watershed is the easternmost watershed in Harris County, and generally serves as the border for Harris County with Chambers and Liberty counties. The cities of Baytown and Mont Belvieu are located within the watershed, which encompasses nearly 200 square miles.
Learn more about projects in the Cedar Bayou watershed at https://bit.ly/3F4Cr12
Construction on the $9.6 million Buffalo Speedway Bridge over Brays Bayou continues as crews work to finish the new bridge and channel widening which is expected to be completed by Winter 2021/2022.
The new bridge will increase the capacity of the channel, allowing for more flood waters to flow throughout Brays Bayou.
For more information, visit https://bit.ly/3bY8i76
Construction on the $9.6 million Buffalo Speedway Bridge over Brays Bayou continues as crews work to finish the new bridge and channel widening which is expected to be completed by Winter 2021/2022.
The new bridge will increase the capacity of the channel, allowing for more flood waters to flow throughout Brays Bayou.
For more information, visit https://bit.ly/3bY8i76
Happening This Week: The Harris County Flood Control District will hold a virtual Community Engagement Meeting for the Genoa Red Bluff Stormwater Detention Basin.
Thursday, November 11 at 6:30 p.m.
Register online & begin asking questions at https://publicinput.com/genoarb
Happening This Week: The Harris County Flood Control District will hold a virtual Community Engagement Meeting for the Genoa Red Bluff Stormwater Detention Basin.
Thursday, November 11 at 6:30 p.m.
Register online & begin asking questions at https://publicinput.com/genoarb
Progress continues on Flood Control District-owned property west of T.C. Jester Boulevard and south of Cypresswood Drive. The site has been cleared and so far, 6,373 cubic yards of soil have been removed. This is part of a plan to develop a stormwater detention basin compartment onsite.
Learn more at https://bit.ly/3ognbHI
Harris County Precinct 4 Commissioner's Office
Progress continues on Flood Control District-owned property west of T.C. Jester Boulevard and south of Cypresswood Drive. The site has been cleared and so far, 6,373 cubic yards of soil have been removed. This is part of a plan to develop a stormwater detention basin compartment onsite.
Learn more at https://bit.ly/3ognbHI
Harris County Precinct 4 Commissioner's Office
"Representatives from Harris County Flood Control District, the City of Houston, Harris County Precinct 2, Houston Wilderness and approximately 100 volunteers participated in the event, planting 1,000 native trees along Greens Bayou near Crooker/Moody Park."
November 5, 2021 -- As the world embarked this week on actions to address climate change during the COP26 summit in Glasgow, the City of ...
Construction on the $7.7 million South 75th Street Bridge over Brays Bayou continues as crews pour concrete on the bridge deck. The new bridge will include four 11-foot-wide lanes and 10-foot sidewalks. Construction is expected to be completed by Spring 2022.
For more information, visit: https://bit.ly/2ZSjUGo
Construction on the $7.7 million South 75th Street Bridge over Brays Bayou continues as crews pour concrete on the bridge deck. The new bridge will include four 11-foot-wide lanes and 10-foot sidewalks. Construction is expected to be completed by Spring 2022.
For more information, visit: https://bit.ly/2ZSjUGo
The Flood Control District was originally established as a special purpose district that was to serve as the local sponsor for the Harris County region for flood damage reduction projects developed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. That is still one of our primary roles today. USACE remains one of our strongest federal partners.
Learn more at hcfcd.org
The Flood Control District was originally established as a special purpose district that was to serve as the local sponsor for the Harris County region for flood damage reduction projects developed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. That is still one of our primary roles today. USACE remains one of our strongest federal partners.
Learn more at hcfcd.org
#ThrowbackThursday: Checkout this photo taken back in the 1930s of a boatyard in Brays Bayou.
The bayou is looking a little different these days, visit hcfcd.org/Brays to keep all with current construction projects.
#ThrowbackThursday: Checkout this photo taken back in the 1930s of a boatyard in Brays Bayou.
The bayou is looking a little different these days, visit hcfcd.org/Brays to keep all with current construction projects.
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