Harris County Flood Control District

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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 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 presents unique challenges.

10/02/2026

A major debris-removal effort recently kicked off along Spring Creek in northern Harris County.

Maintenance crews are working to restore the channel’s flow by clearing downed trees, vegetation, and other debris that can restrict stormwater movement during heavy rain events.

Rather than hauling away the material we pull out of the channel, crews will cut and place it along the top of the bank. This approach has a lighter construction footprint and allows the wood to decompose naturally, providing habitat for wildlife and returning nutrients to the soil over time.

This project is funded through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service Emergency Watershed Protection Program, which supports recovery after severe storms, and voter-approved maintenance funds dedicated to preserving and strengthening our flood control infrastructure.

Work is expected to be completed by Q4 2026.
Tom S Ramsey, PE, Harris County Precinct 3 Commissioner's Office

10/02/2026

Flooding Possible(Near Bankfull):
2115 Langham Creek @ Clay Rd
1230 Little Cypress Creek @ Becker Road
1074 Walnut Creek @ Joseph Road
2150 South Mayde @ Greenhouse Road
1195 Mound Creek @ FM 362
1180 Cypress Creek @ Katy-Hockley Road
1186 Live Oak Creek @ Penick Road

Sign up for free FWS alerts at FWSalerts.org to stay informed about changing weather conditions.

10/01/2026

Being responsive and transparent starts with listening to the people we serve.

Executive Director Marcus Y. Stuckett, P.E., CFM, shares his commitment to serving Harris County residents, keeping the community informed and building trust through open communication.

Hear directly from Stuckett in the video.

Near Klein Cain High School in Harris County Precinct 3, our maintenance crews recently worked across nearly 2,000 feet ...
09/26/2026

Near Klein Cain High School in Harris County Precinct 3, our maintenance crews recently worked across nearly 2,000 feet of channel to remove 1,200 cubic yards of sediment — about 120 dump trucks’ worth!

This tributary of Cypress Creek was holding back around 2 feet of water due to heavy sediment buildup. Now, stormwater can flow freely, and the channel is restored to its original design.

If you see a blockage of any kind in a channel near you, please submit a service request at hcfcd.org/service-request.

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

Wildflower planting is already underway! 🌼 We got an early start this year to give residents a longer bloom season to en...
09/25/2026

Wildflower planting is already underway! 🌼

We got an early start this year to give residents a longer bloom season to enjoy! This season, we’re planting wildflowers on more than 150 acres.

But not every wildflower site begins with planting.

Sometimes, our crews discover areas where wildflowers have naturally taken hold. When a site is thriving, they may supplement the natural blooms with additional plantings.

Where can wildflowers flourish? See how we evaluate potential sites before the first seed is planted: https://bayoubulletinnews.com/wildflower-planting-underway-across-harris-county/

A storm can change your plans in minutes. Being prepared starts long before the first drop falls.This National Preparedn...
09/23/2026

A storm can change your plans in minutes. Being prepared starts long before the first drop falls.

This National Preparedness Month, take a few minutes to get ahead of severe weather — stay informed, make a plan and make sure important alerts can reach you when you need them.

Stay connected with free, customizable flood alerts at FWSalerts.org.

Prepared today. More ready tomorrow.

Most of our channels aren’t concrete-lined, but the 5% that are play a critical role in moving stormwater quickly when i...
09/22/2026

Most of our channels aren’t concrete-lined, but the 5% that are play a critical role in moving stormwater quickly when it matters most — and we just completed a major maintenance project on one of them in west Houston!

Along Spring Branch Creek in the Buffalo Bayou watershed, between Bracher Street and Pech Road, our maintenance crews repaired cracked concrete, cleared debris and restored drainage openings to help stormwater flow through the channel as designed.

This deferred maintenance project 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.


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

09/21/2026

A notice of changes will be published in the Federal Register. This information also will be published in your local newspaper on or about the dates listed below, and through FEMA’s Flood Hazard mapping website at https://www.floodmaps.fema.gov/fhm/BFE_Status/bfe_main.asp

A project to address major channel erosion in northwest Harris County is underway! From Louetta Road to Vintage Preserve...
09/17/2026

A project to address major channel erosion in northwest Harris County is underway!

From Louetta Road to Vintage Preserve Parkway, our maintenance crews are repairing erosion along the bottom and both side slopes of Pillot Gully.

Estimated completion: Q1 2027.

This deferred maintenance project tackles repairs that were postponed due to lack of dedicated maintenance funding. It is part of our increased investment in maintenance to preserve and strengthen our flood control infrastructure.
Tom S Ramsey, PE, Harris County Precinct 3 Commissioner's Office

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9900 Northwest Freeway
Houston, TX
77092

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 7:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+13462864000

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