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The state’s flood plan shows which Texans are most at risk of flooding and suggests billions of dollars more are needed for flood mitigation projects. Texas’ first-ever statewide flood plan ...
A flood warning continues in the northeast Houston area through noon, the National Weather Service reported Friday morning.A flood watch remains in effect until 7 p.m. Friday. A 50% chance of rain ...
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Areas throughout the South are bracing for the serious flooding consequences of 4-8 inches of rain and locally higher amounts into the start of this weekend, in addition to severe thunderstorms ...
Structural flood management (i.e: flood control) is the reduction of the effects of a flood using physical solutions, such as reservoirs, levees, dredging and diversions. Non-structural flood management includes land-use planning, advanced warning systems and flood insurance.
Barker Reservoir is a flood control structure in Houston, Texas which prevents downstream flooding of Buffalo Bayou, the city's principal river. The reservoir operates in conjunction with Addicks Reservoir to the northeast, which impounds Mayde and Bear Creeks, two tributaries of the Buffalo. Both reservoirs were authorized under the Rivers and ...
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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.