Houston Matters
Special Edition: Lessons of Hurricane Laura
Posted on · Experts discuss the storm aftermath, recovery/rescue, and how the Houston area should prepare for future hurricanes.
Flood Focus
Houston Matters
Special Edition: Preparing for Hurricane Laura
Posted on · Experts discuss the potential impact of Hurricane Laura.
Weather
UPDATE: Hurricane Warning Issued For Corpus Christi Area, Coastal Flood Warning In Effect For Harris County As Hanna Approaches Texas Coast
Posted on · Tropical Depression 8 is expected to be upgraded to Tropical Storm Hanna on Friday.
Weather
National Weather Service Seeks Input On Possible Changes To Weather Warning System
Posted on · The agency is responding to the new ways people are getting their urgent weather information.
Flooding
Lake Conroe Lowering To Continue In Effort To Fight Flooding
Posted on · The controversial plan pitted Conroe and Kingwood residents against one another.
City of Houston
Houston Partners With Global Cities On “Living With Water” Flooding Report
Posted on · “Even when we do all of these things, there’s still a residual risk that we need to work towards mitigating.”
In-Depth
New Houston-Area Rules To Prevent Flooding Are ‘Obsolete On Arrival’, Some Experts Say
Posted on · Counties are adopting stricter drainage requirements to address increasing rainfall, but are they keeping up with bigger storms?
In-Depth
‘We’re Going To Flood Again’: This Houston Neighborhood Got Hit Twice In 2019
Posted on · Now a lawsuit is raising questions about how the region handles new development in a changing climate.
Local
Federal Judge Rules Army Corps Liable For Flooding Homes In Addicks And Barker Reservoirs During Harvey
Posted on · 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
Posted on · FEMA officials encourage residents to buy flood insurance whether or not they are in the Special Flood Hazard Area.
Hurricane Harvey
Drainage Improvements Among Houstonian’s Priorities For Recovery Funding
Posted on · Houston's housing department expects to finalize an agreement with state and federal officials within the next few weeks.
In-Depth
How Flood Control Officials Plan To Fix Area Floodplain Maps
Posted on · New topographic and predictive rainfall data means more people in Harris County will be mapped in floodplains.
Health & Science
Anxieties Endure When Houston Sees Heavy Rains
Posted on · People affected by disasters can experience related anxieties for years
Hurricane Season
Episode 8: Hurricane Harvey
Posted on · "Hurricane Season" is an eight-episode podcast that explores how major storms going back to 1900 greatly impacted Greater Houston people and policies
Hurricane Season
Episode 7: Hurricane Ike
Posted on · "Hurricane Season" is an eight-episode podcast that explores how major storms going back to 1900 greatly impacted Greater Houston people and policies