When Harris County debuts a massive overhaul of its floodplain maps later this year, the Houston area will be the first in the country to rely on a more accurate assessment of homes and businesses ...

Harris County maps have not had a complete and comprehensive ... floodplain — but not if they’re in the less risky 500-year floodplain. Without the updated 100-year floodplain publicly ...

In 2023, Harris County already knew the new maps would drastically increase how many homes and businesses fell within a likely flood zone. "The new 100-year will probably be close to the 500-year ...

Harris County maps have not had a complete and comprehensive ... year floodplain — but not if they're in the less risky 500-year floodplain. Without the updated 100-year floodplain publicly ...

represented a 500-year flood event. During Hurricane Harvey, an average of 35 to 45 inches of rain fell across Harris County during a four-day period. Nearly 50 inches of rain fell in some ...

The Harris County Flood Control District is reminding the public of its efforts to reduce flood damage and keep communities ...

In the final reckoning, it’s certain that Harvey will be classified a 500-year flood ... chance of happening in any given year. The FEMA maps for Harris County had just been updated in ...

Harris County ... construction in the 500-year-floodplain, or an area projected to have a 0.2 percent chance of flooding each year, in unincorporated parts of Harris County. The old rule only ...

KINGWOOD, Texas (KTRK) -- Some Kingwood neighbors believe a new Harris County flood map is misleading and are ... including ourselves," Abel Vera recalled. Six years ago, Vera's home got more ...

Road construction, improvements and flood bond projects are currently underway in northwest Harris County ... in the last few years—five 100-year flood events, two 500-year flood events ...

There is a way for you to track those spots, as well, using the Harris County Flood Control District's interactive map. It's important to note -- the screen grabs below are NOT current.