The ruling came in a lawsuit from a group of homeowners and could be appealed. An estimated 14,000 homes were inside the Addicks and Barker reservoirs when Harvey dumped more than 50 inches of rain in 2017.

Just in time for the Christmas holiday, a Houston mother received what she calls a life-changing gift: the keys to her first home. The opportunity came through the City of Houston’s Housing and Community Development Department, which hopes more families will take advantage of the same program.

Porter woman indicted for allegedly defrauding a Hurricane Harvey relief program to get a $435,000 home. She also allegedly threatened a witness and assaulted a federal officer.

Jacqueline Williams stood in disbelief at the entrance of her new home in Houston’s Sharpstown neighborhood, tears welling in her eyes.

Human remains have been found underneath the carpets of a home that was abandoned after Hurricane Harvey.

Experts in Houston have been studying the idea of building massive tunnels to divert floodwaters. Musk’s company wants a piece of the project.

A Fifth Ward woman approved for a state home rebuilding program was denied help after the City of Houston refused to issue her a building permit even as new homes rose across the street. Now, after waiting two years and passing soil tests, she’s left wondering why she was told no.

At Ellington Air Force Base, KPRC 2’s Re’Chelle Turner sat down with Lieutenant Commander Matt Krueger, a U.S. Coast Guard pilot, who helped lead search-and-rescue operations during Harvey.

Harvey’s birth began on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2017, as a tropical wave which emerged off the coast of Africa.

The Aransas County courthouse was supposed to open in 2023. But officials have faced voter backlash and a constant stream of design and construction problems that have delayed the opening.

In the Texas Hill Country towns hardest hit by catastrophic flash flooding, it’s not uncommon anymore to see signs for free food.

Starting Monday, Houston homeowners impacted by the 2021 winter storm can apply for up to $300K in repair aid and first-time homebuyers who lived in the city during Hurricane Harvey may qualify for up to $125K. Here’s what you need to know before applying.

One of the most common questions our Chief Meteorologist gets when visiting schools is: “How do hurricanes get their names?” Take a deep dive into the nomenclature history and discover if we could get our first named storm in two weeks.

A Houston woman says the home built for her as part of the Hurricane Harvey recovery effort is riddled with structural issues so much so, she still hasn’t moved in six months after it was completed.

Extreme weather is dangerous weather, and that’s particularly true for the heavy rainfall events that experts say are becoming more frequent with climate change.

Weather forecasts sometimes warn of storms that can unleash rains so unusual that they are described as 100-year or even 500-year floods.

The government spent years probing allegations that a Dallas HOA created rules to kick poor Black people out and that Texas discriminated against minority residents in Houston after Hurricane Harvey, only to suddenly reverse course under Trump.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development confirmed its finding that Texas unfairly favored white residents in rural areas when it distributed $1 billion in Harvey aid in 2021.

A daring rescue, a loving shelter and a plane flight, gave two dogs their fur-ever home

OnPoint Rescue, a non-profit born from Hurricane Harvey's aftermath, is stepping up to deliver essential supplies to communities devastated by Hurricane Helene.

Sunday marks seven years since Hurricane Harvey made landfall in Texas.

Seven years ago to the day, Hurricane Harvey made landfall along the Middle Texas Coast near Port Aransas, unleashing devastating winds to parts of the state and catastrophic flooding to other parts, including the Houston area.

More than 200 volunteers with The Restoration Team spent 6 months ripping out moldy sheetrock and putting 87-year-old George Tisdale’s home back together. Since the non-profit started after Hurricane Harvey with members of just 4 churches, it has grown. Pulling in and putting people to work from here and across the country.

Fort Bend County Judge KP George will announce the awarding of Regional Mitigation Funds from the Texas General Land Office (GLO) during a press conference scheduled for 10 a.m.

For a lot of us, another round of storms and heavy downpours stirs familiar and uncomfortable feelings after all the recent flooding we’ve had.

Houston Public Works has announced a temporary lowering of Lake Houston by 12 inches, starting at 4 a.m. on Sunday, July 7, in preparation for Tropical Storm Beryl.

Tropical Storm Beryl is forecast to re-intensify to hurricane status before making a final landfall along the Texas Gulf Coast.

Hurricane forecasts over the last few decades have improved significantly, but did you know fair weather often determines where we see the worst storms?

Prosecutors say Christopher Montealegre, 45, pleaded guilty to applying for and receiving a newly built home worth $314,000 with federally approved funds meant to assist Hurricane Harvey victims.

Hurricane Ian was a dramatically different storm than Hurricane Harvey, which flooded much of southeast Texas. It’s why KPRC2′s Gage Goulding paid a visit to where Ian made landfall to help us better weather a storm.

The state’s flood plan shows which Texans are most at risk of flooding and suggests billions of dollars more are needed for flood mitigation projects.

Wind changes caused by the La Niña climate pattern and warmer-than-average ocean temperatures are expected to be major drivers to this year’s hurricane season.

As the Kingwood community prepares for flooding moving into the weekend, local apartment complexes are confirming suspicions that we could see Hurricane Harvey-like flood levels.

Since Sunday, multiple rounds of rainfall have soaked the region, causing rivers and creeks to swell and rise out of their banks.

New video out of Houston suburb of Kingwood shows the roads blocked off with very high water near homes and schools.

Montgomery County Judge Mark Keough has issued a voluntary evacuation order for several neighborhoods along the West Fork of the San Jacinto River due to continuing rising water levels.

Hurricane season this year is predicted to be an above-average and potentially intense one.

Richie DeVillier, who owns land east of Houston, said the state owes him damages for constant flooding after Texas made changes to Interstate 10 near his property.

Landowners east of Houston are seeking compensation from the state after a highway project led to flooding on their properties.

Both the state and the city of Houston say they want to work together to help pay down the remaining funds.

The bayou’s system helps capture and drain water to prevent flooding for residents and business that hug the waterway. However, when historic storms like Hurricane Harvey occurred, the system was overwhelmed, damaging homes and business near the Fuqua Garden View neighborhood.

A homeowner called KPRC 2 Investigator Amy Davis after dealing with a water bill issue for years. A meter issue left her with a huge bill that stood in the way of getting the federal Hurricane Harvey relief money she needed.

A former KPRC 2 reporter recalled the moments he covered Hurricane Harvey, including one moment with a Houstonian that went viral.

Texas meteorologists remind residents to make sure they have a plan in the event of a tropical storm

As it prepares a statewide flood prevention plan, the state found that almost 6 million Texans live in an area susceptible to floodwaters.

One to four of those storms could be Category 3 or higher, meaning they will have wind speeds of at least 111 miles per hour.

The Barker and Addicks dams were designed by the Army Corps of Engineers to protect properties downstream, but during Hurricane Harvey, property owners upstream said the dams caused them to take a hit. A federal judge agreed and said they’re entitled to compensation.

The land commissioner manages the Texas General Land Office, which manages the Alamo, administers natural disaster relief funding and helps fund public education. The seat is open after incumbent George P. Bush lost his primary bid for attorney general.

They overcame Hurricane Harvey, now they have questions! Meteorologists Anthony Yanez and Justin Stapleton answer severe weather questions from 5th graders at Creech Elementary.

Tens of thousands of coastal Texas residents have survived repeated extreme weather events including Hurricane Harvey. For many, it has taken an emotional toll, and researchers warn that climate change could be “catastrophic” for our mental health.

‘Red, White & Bayou Texas Music Festival & Tailgate’ returns to Dickinson. It’s on Labor Day Weekend, Sept. 3 and 4, after a five-year break following Hurricane Harvey in 2017. Tuesday at 3:00 p.m. on Houston Life, we’ll have a live performance in studio.

A deadline has passed with no resolution over whether Texas will settle a dispute over claims it discriminated against minority residents in how it distributed flood relief money from Hurricane Harvey.

It’s been five years since Hurricane Harvey hit the Texas coast, however, the impact of the storm is still being felt in areas like Friendswood.

A look back at the devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey in Aug. 2017 and how the Houston area has worked to recover since.

This weeks marks five years since Hurricane Harvey devastated the Gulf Coast.

Government leaders spent hundreds of millions of public funds to rebuild in the five years since Hurricane Harvey. The spending is not done yet because of a new $1.2 billion bond in voters hands come November 8th. KPRC 2 Investigates looks at what went right and wrong with the assistance programs.

Next Monday will mark five years since a Houston Police Sergeant died in the line of duty while trying to get to work during Hurricane Harvey.

Some people living in historically Black, gentrifying neighborhoods like Independence Heights face special challenges when it comes to maintaining their homes, especially after a natural disaster.

When Hurricane Harvey flooded the Wortham Theatre Center, the Houston Grand Opera saw some things change forever. Including, a permanent move for their Costume and Wig Shop into a building that used to be a bank.

Bob Rehak isn’t a flood mitigation expert by trade, but after witnessing the devastation caused in Kingwood during Hurricane Harvey, he’s dedicated the last five years to investigating the causes of flooding and trying to stop another disaster.

Harvey delivered more than $800 million in damage to Aransas County, but five years later, many communities have become the picture of resilience.

This week marks five years since Hurricane Harvey caused devastating flooding in the Houston area.

Five years ago. It really does feel like yesterday. Like yesterday when the meteorologists started talking about more than 40 inches of rain headed toward our area.

A Katy organization and numerous volunteers came together to renovate a home for two brothers who lost their parents.

The Texas Department of Transportation is hoping to elevate portions of I-10′s main lanes between Heights Boulevard and I-45, which officials say was impassable during Hurricane Harvey and Tropical Storm Imelda.

The U.S. Senate voted to authorize the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to begin planning for a massive coastal barrier project in Galveston Bay meant to protect against hurricanes’ storm surge. Funding is not yet secured.

A local businesswoman and activist is taking action against R&B artist Chris Brown after she say he canceled his performance for a benefit concert on March 19 in Houston, according to a release.

James Brown has had a rough go for nearly five years now and he doesn’t hold any punches when describing what it’s been like.

Despite an admonition from federal authorities, Land Commissioner George P. Bush’s plan still steers aid disproportionately to whiter, inland counties at less risk of natural disasters.

The homeowner says not much has changed since Hurricane Harvey, no repairs have been made to his home and there's no electricity or heat.

At least 70% of the units are reserved for low‐to‐moderate‐income households earning between 30 to 60% of the Area Median Income.

Help is on the way for Mr. and Mrs. Parker in Fulshear, but more help is needed.

Land Commissioner George P. Bush is in the middle of a fierce runoff in the Republican primary for Texas attorney general against incumbent Ken Paxton. During the race, several of Bush’s opponents have criticized his office’s work in distributing Hurricane Harvey relief funds.

Families from northeast Houston are set to protest in front of Houston City Hall Tuesday, raising concerns regarding the drainage systems in their areas.

It’s been five years since Hurricane Harvey devastated the Houston area, causing property damage and even the loss of human life.

A Houston man is spreading joy with his pet rescued from the floodwaters of hurricane Harvey.

A Houston-area non-profit organization that started in the middle of Hurricane Harvey in 2017 said it donated approximately $17,000 in funeral expenses for victims of Friday night’s tragedy at Astroworld Festival.

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, just before Hurricane Harvey arrived, disconnected dozens of air quality monitors in the Houston area.

Question: What’s going on with the unsafe construction in northeast Houston?

In the Allen Field neighborhood in Northeast Harris County, home after home along Darjean Street are now part of the mandatory flood buyout program.

Tropical Storm Nicholas has weakened to a tropical depression as it slowed to a crawl over southeastern Texas and southwestern Louisiana as its heavy rains continued to drench the area, maintaining a flood threat.

Tropical Storm Nicholas has weakened to a tropical depression as it slowed to a crawl over southeastern Texas and southwestern Louisiana as its heavy rains continued to drench the area, maintaining a flood threat.

Jeff Lindner, the Harris County meteorologist who became famous for his enduring presence through trouble during Hurricane Harvey, spoke with KPRC 2 meteorologist Justin Stapleton about Tropical Storm Ida.

Just four years ago, Hurricane Harvey left Houston underwater.

On the fourth anniversary of Hurricane Harvey, the Harris County Flood Control District announced that all projects that are part of a multi-billion-dollar post Harvey bond program have begun.

Five years ago, people up and down the Texas coast were bracing for what would become one of the worst natural disasters in the history of the United States.

In a weather preparation event, Jeff Lindner, the Harris County meteorologist who became famous for his enduring presence through trouble during Hurricane Harvey, spoke with our KPRC 2 meteorologists Frank Billingsley and Justin Stapleton about what’s brewing in the tropics. They also discussed how to keep informed whenever flooding rain is in the forecast in the future.

Two years later and in some ways, Texas is still reeling from the historic and catastrophic Hurricane Harvey.

Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner will speak at an inquiry about the Texas General Land Office’s (GLO) “initial denial and inequitable allocation of congressional appropriated mitigation dollars from Hurricane Harvey to the City of Houston.”

Houston area representatives gathered Thursday to call upon the Texas General Land Office to ensure the worst-hit areas by Hurricane Harvey in the city and Harris County will receive the funds allocated by Congress.

Bush's announcement comes after an outcry from Houston and Harris County leaders who requested $1.3 billion in federal funds for Harvey relief but were left off a list of recipients the General Land Office released.

Earmarks were banished from Congress over a decade ago, but the funding for lawmakers' pet projects is marking a sudden return.

Roughly four years after Hurricane Harvey, some area leaders are upset with the plans to distribute federal flood mitigation funds.

Houston and Harris County were denied funding over other Texas communities despite requesting $1.3 billion for ongoing relief efforts. Local officials are asking the federal government to intervene.

A Fiesta Mart located in east Houston, which has been closed for more than three years, is set to reopen.

Houston Newsmakers: Ballot Integrity or suppression?

On Easter Sunday, The Centrum welcomed its first doors to the congregation of Cypress Creek Christian Church.

The majority of the Texas deaths are associated with hypothermia, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services. The toll now officially exceeds that of Hurricane Harvey in 2017, which was blamed for 68 deaths in Texas. Among them was Gilbert Rivera, 60, who told relatives after the power went out in his garage apartment that he was cold but staying bundled up. AdRivera’s family is among dozens who have filed lawsuits against electricity providers and the state’s embattled power grid, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas. Next week, the Texas House is expected to vote on a package in response to the storm, including efforts to winterize power plants.