What this is
Harris County approved a new stormwater detention project to protect northeast communities from flooding during heavy rains.
Type: Interlocal AgreementFile: 26-2948 Status: Passed Legislative Body: Commissioners Court Introduced: 2026-04-30 Passed: 2026-05-14
Yesenia.Martinez@hcfcd.hctx.net
Key details
- Status: Approved by Harris County
- Location: Woodridge area, northeast Harris County
- Affected areas: Humble, Kingwood, Atascocita neighborhoods
- Funding source: Voter-approved flood control bond money
- Partner: Montgomery County cooperation
Where it reaches
- Address
- 1001 Preston St, 77002
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Why it matters
Flooding damages homes, closes roads, and disrupts daily life. New detention basins will protect thousands of northeast Harris County families by capturing rainwater before it overwhelms drainage systems, keeping neighborhoods like Humble, Kingwood, and Atascocita safer during storms.
If this passes
New detention basins will be built to capture stormwater during heavy rains, reducing flood risk for thousands of families in northeast Harris County communities.
If this does not pass
The project was already approved, so construction will proceed as planned to improve flood protection for the region.
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