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2. Harris County Flood Control District - Wikipedia

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   The Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD) is a government agency that was established to reduce the effects of flooding in Harris County, Texas, United States. The flood control district has its headquarters in Houston. [2] After destructive floods occurred in 1929 and 1935, residents of Harris County advocated for relief of flooding issues.

3. Brays Bayou - Wikipedia

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   [4] [5] Frequent flooding along the Brays made its floodplain ideal for growing rice, which became a cash crop in Alief through the early 20th century. As a result of its familiarity with flooding, Alief was home to the region's first flood control district, which was created in 1909. [5] 1925 view of Brays Bayou looking north.

4. Greenspoint, Houston - Wikipedia

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   ZIP Code: 77037. Area code(s) ... www.northhouston.org: Greater Greenspoint, also referred to as the North Houston District, is a 7 ... Major flooding events along ...

5. Heavy rains near Houston close schools and flood roadways as ...

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   Mandatory evacuation orders were issued near Houston on Thursday for some residents following heavy rains in Texas that stranded motorists, flooded streets and closed schools as officials warned ...

6. Heavy rains ease around Houston but flooding remains after ...

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   Houston is one of the most flood-prone metro areas in the country. Hurricane Harvey in 2017 dumped historic rainfall that flooded thousands of homes and resulted in more than 60,000 rescues.

7. Houston bayou level rises 25 feet as Beryl brings major ... - AOL

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   Bayous on the west side of Houston have been especially impacted by flooding. In a span of nine hours on Monday, water in the White Oak Bayou rose 25 feet , while water in the Buffalo Bayou rose ...

8. April 2016 North American storm complex - Wikipedia

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   The torrential rains resulted in widespread, severe flooding across Houston and surrounding suburbs—the worst since Tropical Storm Allison in 2001. 5 people died in flood-related incidents. In Harris County alone, more than 1,800 high water rescues were conducted; 744 homes and 400 apartments were inundated with water.

9. Heavy rains over Texas have led to water rescues, school ...

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   Heavy storms slammed the Houston area again Friday, widening already dangerous flooding in Texas and putting stranded drivers and a school bus of children in need of high-water rescues. There had ...