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Planning a Better, Faster Recovery from the Next Storm

8/3/24 – Yesterday was a start. Kingwood residents and political leaders met in several areas hard hit by Hurricane Beryl to discuss ways to improve recovery efforts. The idea: to start a dialog about steps that Houston Public Works, CenterPoint, community leaders, and residents can take together to reduce disruptions from future flooding and power […]

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NHC Issues Advisory on Potential Tropical Cyclone 4

8/2/24 5PM – The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has issued an advisory about Potential Tropical Cyclone 4. It affects people on the west coast of Florida for now. Since yesterday, models have come into closer alignment. There is now a higher degree of certainty that the PTC4 will track up the west coast of Florida, […]

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New Forecasts Show Latest Disturbance Now Moving Toward Gulf

According to the National Hurricane Center (NHC), a well-defined tropical wave is now moving toward the Gulf. This represents a significant change from earlier predictions that took the storm east of Florida. The system is currently producing a large area of disorganized showers and thunderstorms over the southwestern Atlantic and northeastern Caribbean Sea. Development Chances […]

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How to Report Storm Debris Blocking HCFCD Ditches, Creeks

Here’s how to report storm debris blocking Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD) ditches and streams. After a storm, it’s crucial to keep HCFCD channels clear of fallen trees and debris to reduce future flood risk. One tree down across a stream can catch other trees that create a log dam, backing water up into […]

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Costs of NOT Preserving Floodplains

7/29/24 – Yesterday, I reviewed a thought-provoking, academic study co-authored by Dr. Samuel Brody of Texas A&M about the relative effectiveness of three different forms of flood mitigation. Today, I would like to discuss a related topic – the costs of not preserving floodplains. Land in a floodplain is cheap. But the initial cost to […]

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Most Effective Ways to Mitigate Flood Losses

7/28/24 – An 2020 academic study in the journal “Cities” quantifies the relative effectiveness of three different ways to mitigate flood losses. They include storage, conveyance and measures designed to promote infiltration. Best Ways to Mitigate Flood Losses The study, called “How Effective are Drainage Systems in Mitigating Flood Losses?” found that storage was the […]

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Must Read: NWS 2024 SE Texas Hurricane, Severe Weather Guide

7/26/24 – The National Weather Service has produced a must-read publication called “The 2024 Official SE Texas Hurricane, Severe Weather Guide.” It puts everything you need to know about dealing with hurricanes and severe that strike this area – in one place. It’s a concise, well-written, easy-to-understand compilation of essential information. And it contains large […]

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Guest Editorial: Where are the New Lake Houston Flood Gates?

7/24/24 – Note: This guest editorial by Kingwood resident Tony Lanson is timely. The Lake Houston Area is currently under yet another flood watch. Why are the promised Lake Houston flood gates not completed? Why has the schedule slipped repeatedly? Will they really be constructed by 2028 – the latest target date? That’s 11 years […]

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Flood Watch Issued for Much of SE Texas Until Wednesday Evening

7/23/24 at 7PM – The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a flood watch for much of southeast Texas until at least Wednesday evening. They warn to keep storm drains clear of debris from Hurricane Beryl. NWS already predicts the East Fork San Jacinto to reach the moderate flood stage. Other bayous and channels could […]

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