Harris County Flood Control District

09/02/2026

Turn around, unstable ground! We urge trail users to keep away from this portion of the trail and do not approach the construction area. Stay safe!

🚨 Trail Closure Notice 🚨
Beginning Aug. 31, a section of the White Oak Bayou Greenway near Shepherd Drive is closed due to a slope stabilization issue caused by recent rains.

The Harris County Flood Control District is assessing the area and working to further stabilize the slope. Please use the MKT Trail as a detour until further notice.

We appreciate your patience as this work is underway and encourage trail users to plan ahead using the trail map linked in the comments below.

09/01/2026

🌧️ As Tropical Storm Edouard approaches the upper Texas coast, periods of heavy rainfall could cause water levels to rise across portions of Harris County.

Stay aware of conditions where they matter most to you with the Harris County Flood Warning System.

📍 Visit HarrisCountyFWS.org to view rainfall and stream levels across Harris County on the interactive map — no account or sign-in required.

📲 Want updates sent directly to you? Sign up for FREE rainfall and stream level alerts for locations near your home, workplace, school or commute at FWSAlerts.org.

Conditions can change quickly during heavy rainfall. Know what’s happening near you.

08/28/2026

Years of stormwater conveyance have taken a toll on the Rolling Fork channel — a White Oak Bayou tributary in northwest Houston — resulting in erosion and sedimentation, which reduces how efficiently stormwater can be conveyed. Our maintenance team is making repairs to restore the channel and address areas that have deteriorated over time.

The work underway between Bobby Jack Ln. and Rodney Ray Blvd. includes:
✅ Repairing erosion and slope failures
✅ Removing sediment buildup
✅ Realigning the channel
✅ Replacing damaged outfall pipes

Construction is anticipated to be complete in the first quarter of 2027.

This deferred maintenance project tackles repairs that were previously delayed due to lack of dedicated maintenance funding. It is part of our increased investment in maintenance to preserve and strengthen our flood control infrastructure.

Harris County Precinct One

08/27/2026

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08/27/2026

Thank you Greg Groogan FOX 26 for sitting down with our Executive Director, Marcus Stuckett, to discuss the work underway at the Flood Control District.

We appreciate the opportunity to share more about our projects, priorities and the steps being taken to keep these efforts moving across Harris County.

08/25/2026

It’s half boat, half bulldozer, all business… Unleash the Marsh Master!

Built to go where traditional equipment can't, this amphibious machine travels over both land and water, making it ideal for wetlands, shallow streams, and other difficult-to-access areas. And it’s already making a difference!

Maintenance crews recently used the Marsh Master for the very first time to remove invasive vegetation growing along Mason Creek from Westgreen Blvd. downstream to Fry Road in Katy.

The Marsh Master is part of our $15 million investment in new equipment to help preserve and strengthen our flood control infrastructure!


Office of Commissioner Lesley Briones, Precinct 4

08/20/2026

Yesterday, we celebrated the groundbreaking of an $18.6 million project to construct Compartment 1B of the T.C. Jester Stormwater Detention Basin. Located on 44 acres, Compartment 1B is designed to provide approximately 793 acre-feet of stormwater storage capacity.

Compartment 1B is one of four compartments planned as part of the T.C. Jester Stormwater Detention Basin. Once all four are complete, the project is expected to provide approximately 1,200 acre-feet of stormwater storage capacity within the Cypress Creek watershed.

Thank you to our federal, state and local partners for helping make this project possible!

08/20/2026

Intern Spotlight: Meet Leonel Zarazua!

Leonel recently completed an Engineering and Project Delivery internship with the Flood Control District while pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology at the University of Houston-Downtown.

During his internship, Leonel gained firsthand experience in the work behind flood mitigation projects — from reviewing engineering plans and tracking project quantities to participating in job site inspections and progress meetings.

Providing students with opportunities to learn alongside engineers, inspectors and project managers helps build the next generation of professionals who will contribute to safer, more resilient communities across Harris County.

Thank you for your hard work, Leonel, and best of luck as you continue your engineering career!

08/18/2026

An important flood risk reduction project for Halls Bayou is one step closer to construction.

Our team recently reviewed the final design plans at the Halls Bayou Channel Conveyance Improvements project site downstream of Hopper Road. This milestone means the project is nearing the point where it is ready to be advertised for construction bids.

Once complete, the project will help reduce flood risk for residents in the Greenwood Village, Woodsdale and Pinewood Village Park communities.

Learn more about the project: HCFCD.org/C-41-HSWDB

08/17/2026

Intern Spotlight: Meet Madison Polk!

Madison Polk is a Civil Engineering student at Texas Southern University who just completed an engineering and construction summer internship.

Students like Madison come to the Flood Control District to gain real-world experience from our world-class engineers and flood mitigation experts. Through her internship, Madison gained hands-on technical and professional skills for a career in engineering and grew more confident tackling real infrastructure challenges.

Thank you for your hard work, Madison — we wish you the best!