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>> My heart hurts for those affected by the floods on and near the river. There has been too much development up river over the past 20 years destroying wetlands without building adequate drainage.
@KWKayaker:
Every person that builds on the water increases the risks for themselves and others.
Hope they have insurance or the money to pay for their choices.
@Stealth83:
I do not disagree. It is a risk, and a risk many take to live peacefully on the river. I understand why they do it. I myself do not live on the river but kayak it frequently. I can appreciate the desire to live on the river.
Living in Houston all my life I believe there are major human factors causing areas to flood that have not flooded before or seeing higher levels of water (Kingwood area) not seen in the past. Major rain events like this are not new, but the increase in flooding is new. It is the development.
So those who built houses on the San Jac 30-40 years ago, I feel sad for them, the city grew around there little piece of happiness.
@KWKayaker:
I am sure development plays a role but at the same time there have been significant efforts made to move a lot of water through a fairly flat very large area. And there is always going to be development, might as well make your peace with it.
That said you all don't think we have received back to back rather unusual rain events?? We barely get one drained out and another one nailed us. They also may want to rethink the Lake Houston spillway design. They can not prep for a looming flood with a spillway. 4951