This draft flood risk map shows proposed flood-risk levels for the Houston area. Areas shaded light green are slated for a 500-year floodplain designation by FEMA, while darker areas represent a ...
After years of delays, the Federal Emergency Management Agency has quietly posted a draft of Harris County's new flood maps online, kickstarting a review process that could lead to the first major ...
Putting down roots in Houston and Harris County comes with the implicit understanding that, in any given year, floodwaters may inundate them. It’s why, when my wife and I pondered last year whether to ...
Flooding is an unfortunate part of life for millions of people in Southwest Texas. All over our community, neighborhoods have been hit by flooding events that have seemed to have gotten more severe ...
HOUSTON — FEMA has released new draft floodplain maps for Harris County, expanding areas considered at risk for flooding across much of the region. Experts say the updated maps reflect increased ...