Flooding in downtown Houston after Hurricane Harvey hit the region in August 2017. For every square mile of land that’s being moved out of Harris County's floodplains, roughly four miles have been ...

Putting down roots in Houston and Harris County comes with the implicit understanding that, in any given year, floodwaters may inundate them. It’s why, when my wife and I pondered last year whether to ...

Harris County homeowners asked to review FEMA floodplain maps before changes become final (KPRC, 2026) Harris County residents still have several chances to learn more about FEMA’s newly released ...

HOUSTON — Dozens of experts gathered Thursday at Rice University to discuss FEMA’s newly proposed flood maps for Harris County and what the changes could mean for homeowners across the region.

Flood experts have long argued that Harris County’s flood maps are wildly outdated and give homeowners a false sense of security. But instead of expanding, developers and property owners across the ...