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Flooding

Addicks and Barker Reservoirs homeowners have limited options to sue if their homes flood again

Andrew Schneider

Posted on February 13, 2023 · Wording in a court judgment prevents homeowners in the giant reservoirs west of Houston from suing the federal government in future floods and could place a heavier burden on lower-income residents.

Tags Addicks and Barker dams Addicks and Barker Reservoirs flooding housing Texas Legislature US Army Corps of Engineers

Town Square

With the hurricane season now upon us, Houstonians share lessons learned from Hurricane Harvey

Lisa Rosborough

Posted on June 1, 2022 · Weather and disaster reliefs experts discuss the forecast for hurricane season in Houston, while also addressing some of the most common misconceptions heard when dealing with hurricane preparation.

Tags Francisco Sanchez Frank Billingsley houston hurricane season KPRC meteorology SBA

Houston Matters

Special Edition: Lessons of Hurricane Laura

Troy Schulze

Posted on August 27, 2020 · Experts discuss the storm aftermath, recovery/rescue, and how the Houston area should prepare for future hurricanes.

Tags Cajun Navy colleen udell Coronavirus COVID ed emmett hurricane laura laura Randy Weber storm

Houston Matters

Special Edition: Preparing for Hurricane Laura

Troy Schulze

Posted on August 26, 2020 · Experts discuss the potential impact of Hurricane Laura.

Tags Frank Billingsley hurricane laura james mcdeavitt Jeff Lindner katherine ensor

Weather

UPDATE: Hurricane Warning Issued For Corpus Christi Area, Coastal Flood Warning In Effect For Harris County As Hanna Approaches Texas Coast

Addison Antonoff, HPM Intern

Posted on July 23, 2020 · Tropical Depression 8 is expected to be upgraded to Tropical Storm Hanna on Friday.

Tags gulf of mexico Lina Hidalgo National Weather Service palacios port mansfield storm Tropical Storm Hanna

Weather

National Weather Service Seeks Input On Possible Changes To Weather Warning System

Gail Delaughter

Posted on June 29, 2020 · The agency is responding to the new ways people are getting their urgent weather information.

Tags Dan Reilly National Weather Service severe weather survey weather forecast

Flooding

Lake Conroe Lowering To Continue In Effort To Fight Flooding

Davis Land

Posted on February 21, 2020 · The controversial plan pitted Conroe and Kingwood residents against one another.

Tags conroe flooding kingwood Lake Conroe lowering san jacinto river San Jacinto River Authority vote water level

City of Houston

Houston Partners With Global Cities On “Living With Water” Flooding Report

Jen Rice

Posted on February 3, 2020 · “Even when we do all of these things, there’s still a residual risk that we need to work towards mitigating.” 

Tags bayou flooding city of houston flood mitigation flooding Hurricane Harvey

inDepth

New Houston-Area Rules To Prevent Flooding Are ‘Obsolete On Arrival’, Some Experts Say

Jen Rice

Posted on January 21, 2020 · Counties are adopting stricter drainage requirements to address increasing rainfall, but are they keeping up with bigger storms?

Tags climate change Fort Bend County fort bend county flooding hurricane Rice SSPEED Center

inDepth

‘We’re Going To Flood Again’: This Houston Neighborhood Got Hit Twice In 2019

Jen Rice

Posted on December 17, 2019 · Now a lawsuit is raising questions about how the region handles new development in a changing climate.

Tags Dave Martin flooding Harris County Flood Control Harris County Flood Control District kingwood rainfall

Local

Federal Judge Rules Army Corps Liable For Flooding Homes In Addicks And Barker Reservoirs During Harvey

Davis Land

Posted on December 17, 2019 · It’s one of two lawsuits filed by homeowners in the area after their homes flooded during Hurricane Harvey.

News

New Floodplain Maps Will Change Flood Insurance Rates For Some Galveston Residents

Davis Land

Posted on March 26, 2019 · FEMA officials encourage residents to buy flood insurance whether or not they are in the Special Flood Hazard Area.

Tags fema flood insurance floodplain map

Hurricane Harvey

Drainage Improvements Among Houstonian’s Priorities For Recovery Funding

Davis Land

Posted on December 7, 2018 · Houston's housing department expects to finalize an agreement with state and federal officials within the next few weeks.

Tags funding harvey homeowners recovery

inDepth

How Flood Control Officials Plan To Fix Area Floodplain Maps

Davis Land

Posted on November 26, 2018 · New topographic and predictive rainfall data means more people in Harris County will be mapped in floodplains.

Tags atlas 14 floodplain map Harris County Flood Control District noaa

Health & Science

Anxieties Endure When Houston Sees Heavy Rains

Davis Land

Posted on September 17, 2018 · People affected by disasters can experience related anxieties for years

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