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Flood Focus

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.

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Houston Matters

Special Edition: Preparing for Hurricane Laura

Troy Schulze

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.” 

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In-Depth

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?

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In-Depth

‘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.

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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.

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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.

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In-Depth

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.

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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

Hurricane Season

Episode 8: Hurricane Harvey

Andrew Schneider / Maggie Martin

Posted on August 24, 2018 · "Hurricane Season" is an eight-episode podcast that explores how major storms going back to 1900 greatly impacted Greater Houston people and policies

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Hurricane Season

Episode 7: Hurricane Ike

Andrew Schneider / Maggie Martin

Posted on August 22, 2018 · "Hurricane Season" is an eight-episode podcast that explores how major storms going back to 1900 greatly impacted Greater Houston people and policies

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