Harris County Flood Control District

Harris County Flood Control District The Harris County Flood Control District works to reduce flood risk for 4.7 million Harris County residents. Each has its own independent flooding problems.

We design, build & maintain flood risk reduction projects to strengthen communities & enhance quality of life now & for future generations. 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 coinci

de 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 presents unique challenges.

Maintenance crews are resolving drainage issues along White Oak Bayou near the historic Olivewood Cemetery, located just...
07/31/2026

Maintenance crews are resolving drainage issues along White Oak Bayou near the historic Olivewood Cemetery, located just southwest of I-10 at Studemont St. in Harris County Precinct One. As part of this effort, our team is installing a new pipe that will help rainwater make its way efficiently into White Oak Bayou.

What to know:
➡️ A section of the White Oak Bayou Greenway Trail will have temporary closures when crews are onsite. The Houston Parks Board has provided detour information: https://arcg.is/1qzHCj. The trail will remain open outside of active construction hours.
➡️ Construction is expected to wrap up in about three weeks, weather permitting.

This project is part of our increased investment in maintenance to preserve and strengthen our flood control infrastructure.

Major maintenance work is getting done across the Brays Bayou watershed. Here's a look at some of what our maintenance c...
07/29/2026

Major maintenance work is getting done across the Brays Bayou watershed.

Here's a look at some of what our maintenance crews have been tackling in this busy watershed:

✅ West Side (HCFCD Project ID: D132-00-00-X015) — Removed 9.5K cubic yards of sediment (nearly 1,000 truckloads) from 1.5 miles of upper Brays Bayou west of Highway 6 near Westpark in Office of Commissioner Lesley Briones, Precinct 4 to keep stormwater moving during heavy rain.

✅ Greater East End (HCFCD Project ID: D100-00-00-X154) — Completed erosion repairs and replaced a 90-inch outfall pipe in partnership with the City of Houston near Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery in Harris County Precinct 2.

✅ South Side (HCFCD Project ID: D105-00-00-X009) — Repaired erosion along a tributary near the Royal Palms Apartments off Griggs Road in Harris County Precinct One reinforcing the channel path so it would function as intended.

🚧 Riverside Terrace and Hermann Park (HCFCD Project ID: D100-00-00-X134) — Earthen channel repairs are underway north of Leopold Drive in Precinct One, and concrete-lined channel replacement south of MacGregor Way at Almeda Road begins in Q3.

These projects and more — from debris and sediment removals to slope failure repairs and channel rehabilitations — are part of our increased investment in maintenance to preserve and strengthen our flood control infrastructure. Learn more about our maintenance programs at hcfcd.org/Maintenance.

🚧 Traffic Alert: Motorists traveling on Holcombe Boulevard between Edloe and Mercer streets should expect a temporary la...
07/29/2026

🚧 Traffic Alert: Motorists traveling on Holcombe Boulevard between Edloe and Mercer streets should expect a temporary lane closure due to construction along Poor Farm Ditch.

The lane will be closed from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and will reopen during the evenings and on Sundays. This traffic pattern is expected to remain in place for more than a year while construction is underway.

Learn more about the project: HCFCD.org/poorfarm

We recently wrapped up major drainage system repair efforts across three sites in northeast Harris County in the Halls B...
07/28/2026

We recently wrapped up major drainage system repair efforts across three sites in northeast Harris County in the Halls Bayou and Greens Bayou watersheds:

📍 Lillja Rd. in the Aldine area (HCFCD Project ID: P138-05-00-X002) – Repaired erosion and removed 1,224 cubic yards of sediment (enough to fill more than 100 dump trucks) to improve flow and function.

📍 Sequoia Estates neighborhood (HCFCD Project ID: P158-00-00-X002) – Removed the equivalent of about 60 truckloads of sediment, repaired a damaged outfall pipe, and cleared overgrown vegetation that restricted drainage and blocked access between McDermott Dr. and Aldine Bender Rd.

📍 Gloger St. near MacArthur High School (HCFCD Project ID: P118-19-00-X011) – Repaired erosion to help support overall system performance.

This deferred maintenance work tackles repairs that were previously delayed due to lack of dedicated maintenance funding. It is part of our increased investment in maintenance to preserve and strengthen our flood control infrastructure.

Harris County Precinct 2

We’ve made major progress along Seals Gully near Cypress Forest Park in the Cypress Creek watershed, and there’s more wo...
07/22/2026

We’ve made major progress along Seals Gully near Cypress Forest Park in the Cypress Creek watershed, and there’s more work ahead this year as we continue addressing erosion, protecting infrastructure, and moving longer-term projects forward!

What’s been done:
➡️ Stabilized channel slopes near Ella Blvd. where a sidewalk was sinking
➡️ Completed two erosion repair sites upstream of Louetta Rd.

What’s next:
➡️ More erosion repairs near homes upstream of Ella Blvd. (Q2 2026)
➡️ A major erosion repair project on 400 feet of channel just north of Louetta Rd. (Q4 2026)

We’re handling urgent needs now while planning sustainable, long-term solutions as part of our increased investment in maintenance to preserve and strengthen our flood control infrastructure. Stay tuned for updates as work progresses!


Tom S Ramsey, PE, Harris County Precinct 3 Commissioner's Office

🚧 MEET THE TEAM: When an issue calls for immediate action, our Fast Action Service Team (FAST) takes it on! From putting...
07/22/2026

🚧 MEET THE TEAM: When an issue calls for immediate action, our Fast Action Service Team (FAST) takes it on! From putting up a sign to completing major repairs, they work fast, often getting results residents can see within days.

For this crew of 29 people, flexibility is key. FAST members mobilize quickly based on project location to speed up response times.

Thanks to increased maintenance funding, the FAST program is growing and tackling more projects faster than ever before.

See an issue in need of FAST attention? Submit a service request at hcfcd.org/service-request or by calling 346-286-4197.

07/20/2026

🚜 Round 2 of mowing season is here, which means our crews are gearing up to mow more than 19,000 acres of grass across Harris County — an area larger than Manhattan!

We follow a carefully planned mowing schedule with three cycles during the May–November growing season. Each cycle lasts about 45 days.

As one of the Flood Control District’s largest maintenance investments, mowing is more important to flood control than you may think. When properly maintained, grass-lined bayous, creeks, channels, and stormwater detention basins allow stormwater to pass through smoothly.

To find out when we’re mowing near you, view our interactive map at hcfcd.org/mowing.

When erosion starts to impact infrastructure, it can quickly create bigger problems. Along a tributary of Turkey Creek i...
07/17/2026

When erosion starts to impact infrastructure, it can quickly create bigger problems.

Along a tributary of Turkey Creek in the Buffalo Bayou watershed, erosion around an outfall — a pipe where stormwater exits a drainage system and enters another body of water — caused sinkholes and underground voids as soil washed away.

Our maintenance team replaced the damaged pipe, stabilized the surrounding area, and restored the site, located just east of Thomas Rd. and south of West Little York Rd. in Tom S Ramsey, PE, Harris County Precinct 3 Commissioner's Office.

This repair reduces the risk of further erosion, keeps stormwater moving as intended, and reflects our increased investment in maintaining and strengthening our flood control infrastructure.

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07/15/2026

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Most people never think about outfall pipes, but they play a big role in moving stormwater safely through our communitie...
07/13/2026

Most people never think about outfall pipes, but they play a big role in moving stormwater safely through our communities.

These pipes carry stormwater into drainage channels. When they fail, it can mean erosion, sinkholes, or water backing up into nearby neighborhoods.

The good news: we're replacing more damaged and failed outfall pipes than ever. In just the first six months of this fiscal year, we surpassed last year's total.

It's not flashy work, but it helps keep our flood control system working as designed.

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