Construction of detention basin offers relief to flood-prone neighborhoods in Inwood Forest
🌧️🏞️ 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. 💪🏠 #FloodPrevention #HoustonStrong #ProtectingOurCommunity 🌊🚫
‘This is a big deal for all of us’: 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.
‘We must not get complacent:’ 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 could’ve lost their lives if it wasn’t for the help of their furry companion.
Nearly $10 million approved for Sims Bayou upgrades in Harris County
The bayou’s 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.