Irving Flood Control District III

05/28/2026

School is out, but the learning doesn't have to stop!

If your child has a passion for STEM, explore IFCD 3 For Kids - our online education hub with activities for everyone. Learn about weather and by:

⚙️ Building a own flood control model at home
🎨 Bringing flood control to life with printable coloring pages
✏️ Searching for flood control terms in our word search

Visit www.ifcd3.org/ifcd3-for-kids for more.

Looking for resources for students to learn about weather and flood control? Check out our free online education resources, designed for kids ages 7-10!

05/20/2026

Valley Ranch rainfall totaled 5.06 inches last month. ☔

Our team stayed busy, monitoring the canals and making sure water moved safely to the Elm Fork of the .

05/18/2026

Reminder: Our May board meeting is tonight at 6:30 p.m. at 850 E. Las Colinas Blvd. in Irving. We'll be discussing flood control activities throughout Valley Ranch. See you there!

05/18/2026

Ever noticed how consistent the water level is in our canals? That's by design!💧Read how our 418-foot benchmark keeps the system steady and ready.

Waterways in Valley Ranch don’t stay steady by accident. This blog explains how the 418-foot benchmark helps keep water levels consistent and the flood control system ready for when weather conditions shift.

05/15/2026

Our next board meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 18, at 6:30 p.m. at the DCURD office (850 E. Las Colinas Blvd.). Join us to learn more about IFCD 3.

05/14/2026

Meet the team! From engineers to project managers, learn how each role keeps our community safe.👷💧

In the field of flood control, it takes teams of skilled and dedicated professionals to stop flooding and protect the communities they serve. Learn more about the jobs that contribute to flood control in this Waterways blog!

04/22/2026

This past weekend, we joined our friends at Valley Ranch Association to celebrate ! 🌎💚 Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth. We loved connecting with residents and sharing how innovative keeps thriving.

04/20/2026

When storms move into , there’s more happening behind the scenes than you may think. 🌧️ Our latest blog takes a closer look at how our crews prepare for, respond to and learn from rain events to keep our community safe.

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What happens at IFCD 3 during a storm? Explore how IFCD 3 prepares, responds and manages stormwater to protect Valley Ranch when rain moves in.

04/14/2026

It's , and we're taking a moment to appreciate all the green guardians in . 🌱💧 Did you know the plants along our canals work in harmony with engineered elements like concrete and stone to create a more resilient flood control system?

Check out our blog to learn more!

Discover how native plants like Texas wildflowers, water lilies and cattails play a vital role in Valley Ranch’s flood management strategy. From reducing erosion to supporting stormwater control, these “green guardians” are more than just beautiful - they’re essential to protecting our commu...