Construction of detention basin offers relief to flood-prone neighborhoods in Inwood Forest
๐ง๏ธ๐๏ธ Good news for families living along White Oak Bayou! The City of Houston and Harris County Flood Control District are teaming up to construct a Detention Basin on the former Inwood Forest golf course. This basin will temporarily hold back water during flooding events, reducing the risk of flooding in nearby neighborhoods. These flood mitigation projects are a big step towards protecting our homes and businesses from the kind of damage experienced during Hurricane Harvey. ๐ช๐ #FloodPrevention #HoustonStrong #ProtectingOurCommunity ๐๐ซ
โThis is a big deal for all of usโ: Houston city leaders address near-flooding disaster, dam improvements
Just days after hundreds of homes nearly got flooded (again), Houston city leaders talked about the issue and needed dam improvements. Houston City Council approved an ordinance to streamline funds for Lake Houston Dam Spillway improvements. This will hopefully help prevent future flooding in the Houston area.
โWe must not get complacent:โ Aerial views appear to show floodwaters receding in Kingwood, but stay on guard
The northeast part of Harris County and areas around Kingwood have been heavily affected by the recent heavy rains and flooding, however, authorities are sharing a glimmer of hope Sunday evening.
Authorities monitoring for major flooding along E. Fork of San Jacinto River in NE Harris, SE Montgomery Counties
Authorities with the Harris County Flood Control District are monitoring for the potential of major flooding along the East Fork of the San Jacinto River in northeast Harris and southeast Montgomery Counties.
Livingston family credits service dog for saving their lives during severe flooding
Heavy rains and severe flooding have prompted officials in Polk County to issue a mandatory evacuation for certain low-lying areas along the Trinity River. One family says they learned the hard way this morning. They say they couldโve lost their lives if it wasnโt for the help of their furry companion.
THE RAIN IS HERE๐ง๏ธ Flood potential exists with storms this week in the Houston area; hereโs what we know
After a cold week, the temperatures will be back to normal for the rest of the week. Instead of the cold, southeast Texas will have to deal with wet weather starting tonight and into tomorrow.
Nearly $10 million approved for Sims Bayou upgrades in Harris County
The bayouโs system helps capture and drain water to prevent flooding for residents and business that hug the waterway. However, when historic storms like Hurricane Harvey occurred, the system was overwhelmed, damaging homes and business near the Fuqua Garden View neighborhood.