A brush fire burning in northeast Houston has scorched an estimated 200 acres and is now 75% contained, according to officials.

FEMA has released new draft flood maps that could change how flood risk is measured across parts of Harris County.

A bridge reconstruction project in Houston’s Spring Branch neighborhood has hit yet another speed bump along the way, further delaying its reopening.

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More than $100 million dollars in property tax revenue was approved by Harris County voters just night, and it just barely passed.

You can make your voice heard by reaching out to your local state representative with claims if you're still awaiting FEMA funds. #HurricaneBeryl #FEMA #HoustonStrong #DisasterRecovery

The Harris County Flood Control District has released a report summarizing the impact of Hurricane Beryl across the area.

“The intent of a buyout program is to move people out of harm's way."

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🌧️🏞️ Good news for families living along White Oak Bayou! The City of Houston and Harris County Flood Control District are teaming up to construct a Detention Basin on the former Inwood Forest golf course. This basin will temporarily hold back water during flooding events, reducing the risk of flooding in nearby neighborhoods. These flood mitigation projects are a big step towards protecting our homes and businesses from the kind of damage experienced during Hurricane Harvey. 💪🏠 #FloodPrevention #HoustonStrong #ProtectingOurCommunity 🌊🚫

Authorities with the Harris County Flood Control District are monitoring for the potential of major flooding along the East Fork of the San Jacinto River in northeast Harris and southeast Montgomery Counties.

White Oak Bayou has had a series of flooding issues over the years.

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.

Harris County Commissioners Court passed the FY24 budget, which includes $2.4 billion for the County’s general fund, $128 million for the Harris County Flood Control District, and $888 million for the Harris County Hospital District.

Mayor Sylvester Turner, council member Abbie Kamin, and the Harris County Flood Control District are having a news conference on Thursday to announce that a new flood mitigation project is coming to the Greater Heights neighborhood.

A recent survey from the University of Houston found residents within the city are mainly concerned with crime, flooding, and street conditions.

Heavy rain is impacting the road conditions in Harris County.

The Harris County Flood Control District is looking at building eight large underground tunnels to alleviate flooding in Harris County.

The Harris County Flood Control District will be monitoring the areas bayous and creeks as heavy rainfall moves throughout the area Monday evening into Tuesday morning.

At a home near the banks of Brays Bayou, Randy Foster has seen history repeat itself time and time again- three times.

From weather advisories and forecast models to photos and videos from the field, the social media accounts listed below are providing accurate, up-to-the-minute information on the storm.

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.

Hikers and bikers, heads up! Closures are in place along White Oak Bayou for safety purposes as crews work to widen the bayou. The Harris County Flood Control District kicked off construction last fall to help widen the bayou and improve the flooding issue in the area.

(I) wanna know how come the bridge is still out on Lawndale between Wayside and 75th Street?”Answer: This project is actually taking care of two bridges in the area: the Lawndale Bridge and the Telephone Road Bridge over Brays Bayou. The Harris County Flood Control District kicked off their construction back in April 2020. Both bridges will be replaced with a newbridge that will have four 11-foot wide lanes and 10-foot sidewalks on both sides of the bridge. The Lawndale bridge will have two 6-feet bike lanes. Construction is expected to wrap up this Spring.

Photos of the Southmore Boulevard Bridge that spans Highway 288 showed traffic was moving across it again Tuesday. The Southmore Bridge isn’t the only one causing traffic trouble for Third Ward residents. The Harris County Flood Control District has been working for more than a year on the Ardmore Street Bridge that connects North MacGregor and South MacGregor, about one mile east of the Southmore bridge. Unfortunately, the work performed on the bridge did not meet Harris County Flood Control District specifications during a routine inspection.”“We encountered some deficient items in the concrete bridge deck. Hayden said remedial repairs are now underway on the Ardmore bridge that could be complete before the end of the New Year.

As part of our Ask 2 series, the newsroom will answer your questions about all things Houston. Question: Has Harris County lowered water levels in the reservoirs to help prevent the downstream flooding that we experienced in Harvey? Answer: The Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD) has been monitoring bayou levels, which officials say appear to be good as of Sunday. HCFCD encourages Houston residents to create a Flood Warning Systems account and sign up for rainfall and water level alerts. Send it our way, and we will try to hunt down an answer.

Like or not, flooding is a reality that many in Houston have to face far more often than anyone would expect. When it happens, it can be tricky to find reliable sources of real-time information so that you can make decisions.