Commissioners will consider and potentially take action on over 300 agenda items on Feb. 12, including approving an interlocal agreement for a mental health mapping project in Precinct 4 and a progress update on a countywide flood mapping system.

Years in the making, the draft FEMA floodplain maps rely on higher rainfall estimates and more advanced modeling techniques, significantly expanding the current Harris County flood zone boundaries.

Significant Expansion of High-Risk Zones: The 100-year floodplain (Special Flood Hazard Area) is projected to expand by approximately 50,000 acres, increasing from 150,000 to 200,000 acres, a 33% increase in high-risk designation areas.

On Feb. 9, the Federal Emergency Management Agency released a new set of draft flood maps for Harris County, establishing outlines for 100-year and 500-year floodplains that more accurately assess the county’s flood risk.

About twice as many Harris County residents may soon be required to carry flood insurance, affecting neighborhoods from Greenspoint to Kashmere Gardens, according to new flood maps released by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. After a nearly four ...

We’re tracking thunderstorms as dangerous flooding develops along key routes, including the Gulf Freeway and I-10. With many people moving their Labor Day grilling plans indoors, our KPRC 2 weather team and I are keeping a close eye on the forecast ...