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News Archive
2004
December 21, 2004 - FEMA Press Release: Flood Map Appeal Period Begins
The 90-day appeal period for preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps begins today in three Harris County communities. By December 26, the appeal period will be underway in all 35 Harris County communities that participate in the National Flood Insurance Program. More...
November 5, 2004 - The District Hosts Info Fairs for Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps
Following the recent release of FEMA's Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps for all of Harris County, the Harris County Flood Control District, with participation from FEMA, is hosting important public information fairs throughout the county to educate the public, and to explain the new maps and processes to those who may be affected. More...
October 18, 2004 - FEMA Releases Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps For All Of Harris County
On Monday October 18th, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) released Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) for all of Harris County. The release of the Preliminary FIRMs begins the official FEMA public review process that will ultimately result in the Preliminary FIRMs being finalized and adopted, which is expected in late 2005. More...
September 16, 2004 - Harris County Flood Control District Releases New Flood Hazard Recovery Data
On Thursday September 16th, the Harris County Flood Control District (District) will release Flood Hazard Recovery Data (Data) for the Vince Bayou, Ship Channel, and Coastal Portions of the Cedar Bayou Watersheds, as part of the Tropical Storm Allison Recovery Project (TSARP). More...
September 15, 2004 - Project Brays Willow Waterhole Greenway Project Recognized by National Park Service
The Willow Waterhole Greenway Project, a significant component of the Harris County Flood Control District's Brays Bayou Flood Damage Reduction Project (Project Brays), has been recognized as a 2004 National Park Service Conservation Success by the National Center for Recreation and Conservation. More...
September 1, 2004 - Harris County Flood Control District Releases New Flood Hazard Recovery Data
On Thursday September 2nd, the Harris County Flood Control District (District) will release Flood Hazard Recovery Data (Data) for the Cypress Creek and White Oak Bayou watersheds, as part of the Tropical Storm Allison Recovery Project (TSARP). More...
August 19, 2004 - Harris County Flood Control District Releases New Flood Hazard Recovery Data
On Friday August 20th the Harris County Flood Control District (District) will release Flood Hazard Recovery Data (Data) for the Clear Creek, Armand Bayou and Galveston Bay watersheds, as part of the Tropical Storm Allison Recovery Project (TSARP). More...
August 3, 2004 - Harris County Flood Control District Releases New Flood Hazard Recovery Data
On Wednesday August 4th at 9:00 am, the Harris County Flood Control District (District) will release Flood Hazard Recovery Data (Data) for the Greens Bayou and Cedar Bayou watersheds, as part of the Tropical Storm Allison Recovery Project (TSARP). More...
August 3, 2004 - Harris County Flood Control District is Featured in Article on Use of LiDAR
The Harris County Flood Control District was recently featured in the cover story of the July 2004 issue of Professional Surveyor Magazine. More...
July 28, 2004 - Harris County Flood Control District Releases 2004 Interactive Hurricane Tracking Chart
The Harris County Flood Control District has developed an important new tool for the 2004 hurricane season. It's an interactive hurricane tracking chart that is also filled with valuable, informative content to keep citizens informed… and prepared. More...
July 16, 2004 - Harris County Flood Control District Releases New Flood Hazard Recovery Data
On Monday, July 19th, at 9:00 am, the Harris County Flood Control District (District) will release Flood Hazard Recovery Data (Data) for the Addicks Reservoir watershed and additional streams along Buffalo Bayou, including Soldiers and Rummal Creeks, as part of the Tropical Storm Allison Recovery Project (TSARP). More...
July 6, 2004 - District Partnership Program Wins EPA's Gulf Guardian Award
A stormwater quality partnership program that is sponsored in part by the Harris County Flood Control District recently took 1st Place in the Environmental Protection Agency's 2004 Gulf Guardian Awards, Government Category. More...
June 28, 2004 - FEMA Press Release: FEMA Funds Ongoing Flood Buyouts
The U. S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced today nearly $4.5 million in grants to support ongoing flood reduction activities in Harris County. More...
June 21, 2004 - Harris County Flood Control District Releases New Flood Hazard Recovery Data
The Harris County Flood Control District (District) released Flood Hazard Recovery Data (Data) today for the Barker Reservoir watershed, including Mason Creek and Cane Island Branch, as part of the Tropical Storm Allison Recovery Project (TSARP). More...
June 10, 2004 - The District's Director, Mike Talbott, Presents at a Greater Houston Partnership Workshop
The Greater Houston Partnership's Flood Control Committee hosted a half-day workshop and luncheon on June 10 to educate the business community about flooding. More...
May 27, 2004 - Tropical Storm Allison Recovery Project Update
The Harris County Flood Control District today announced an updated schedule for the completion of Flood Hazard Recovery Data being prepared as part of the Tropical Storm Allison Recovery Project (TSARP). More...
May 17, 2004 - FEMA Press Release: Grant Funds Released for Pre-disaster Mitigation
Jersey Village and Harris County Flood Control Receive Over $4 Million for Acquisition and Elevation Projects More...
May 10, 2004 - Harris County Flood Control District Releases Flood Hazard Recovery Data
The Harris County Flood Control District (District) released Flood Hazard Recovery Data (Data) today for the Little Cypress Creek watershed as part of the Tropical Storm Allison Recovery Project (TSARP). More...
May 3, 2004 - Harris County Flood Control District Releases Flood Hazard Recovery Data
The Harris County Flood Control District (District) released Flood Hazard Recovery Data (Data) today for the Hunting Bayou watershed as part of the Tropical Storm Allison Recovery Project (TSARP). More...
April 26, 2004 - Harris County Flood Control District Releases Flood Hazard Recovery Data
The Harris County Flood Control District (District) released Flood Hazard Recovery Data (Data) today for the Willow Creek watershed as part of the Tropical Storm Allison Recovery Project (TSARP). More...
April 19, 2004 - Harris County Flood Control District Releases Flood Hazard Recovery Data
The Harris County Flood Control District (District) released Flood Hazard Recovery Data (Data) today for the Spring Creek watershed as part of the Tropical Storm Allison Recovery Project (TSARP). More...
April 05, 2004 - Harris County Flood Control District Releases Flood Hazard Recovery Data
New Data on Floodplains and Floodways for Buffalo Bayou and Sims Bayou Watersheds
Information Accessible Via Internet More...
March 24, 2004 - ProjectBrays.org Goes Live
Projectbrays.org features up-to-date construction information on the various flood damage reduction project features along the bayou, information on traffic detours and a community calendar listing upcoming Project Brays presentations at local community meetings, information fairs and public meetings. The site also includes a Project Brays overview and history, Frequently Asked Questions, photographs and maps, a learning center and many more tools and resources. More...
March 22, 2004 - Harris County Flood Control District Releases Flood Hazard Recovery Data
The Harris County Flood Control District (District) released Flood Hazard Recovery Data (Data) today for the Carpenters Bayou watershed as part of the Tropical Storm Allison Recovery Project (TSARP). More...
March 8, 2004 - Harris County Flood Control District Releases Flood Hazard Recovery Data
The Harris County Flood Control District (District) released Flood Hazard Recovery Data (Data) today for the Brays Bayou, Goose Creek, Jackson Bayou, Luce Bayou, and San Jacinto River (north of I-10) watersheds, as part of the Tropical Storm Allison Recovery Project (TSARP). More...
March 7, 2004 - Flood Gains: It's About Reducing the Risks (Editorial)
Flooding will once again be the center of attention this week, although (hopefully) not due to an actual flood event. More...
March 1, 2004 - Harris County Flood Control District To Release Flood Hazard Recovery Data
The Harris County Flood Control District (the District) announced that, on March 8th, it will release Flood Hazard Recovery Data for the Brays, Goose, Jackson, Luce, and San Jacinto (North of I-10) watersheds as part of the Tropical Storm Allison Recovery Project (TSARP). More...
February 18, 2004 - Public Hearing Process Begins for the Halls Bayou Keith-Wiess Park Multi-Use Project
The public hearing process for the Halls Bayou Keith-Wiess Park multi-use project was initiated at the City of Houston on February 18, 2004. Mike Talbott, P.E., Director of the Harris County Flood Control District, and Roksan Okan-Vick, AIA, Director of the Houston Parks and Recreation Department co-presented the project to Houston City Council at a public hearing administered by Senior Assistant City Attorney, Kathryn J. Farley. More...
February 11, 2004 - District Responds to Concerns Voiced by the Cypress Creek Flood Control Coalition
The District recently responded to several "Major Concerns" raised by interested stakeholders in the Cypress Creek Watershed. Some of the responses are very specific to the Cypress Creek Watershed. More...
February 5, 2004 - HCFCD and City of Houston Receive $53 Million "Flood Dollars"
Congressman Chris Bell presented Harris County, Harris County Flood Control District and the City of Houston with a $53 million "Flood Dollars" check to represent monies appropriated by the United States Congress to continue work on, among other things, Harris County Flood Control District and Corps of Engineers projects in his Congressional District. More...
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