System Capacity Maps for Harris County Channels Reveal Widespread Problems
System Capacity Maps for Harris County Channels Reveal Widespread Problems
Source: Reduce Flooding Blog - Bob Rehak
Date: 12/02/2024 6:55pm
Article Summary:
"Widespread Problems Revealed in Harris County Channel System Capacity Maps"
System capacity maps for Harris County channels reveal widespread problems, showing issues in all watersheds and raising questions about equitable flood-mitigation funding distribution. The maps, released by the Harris County Flood Control District in response to a FOIA request, highlight the need for closer examination of areas with low channel capacity and indicate that current system capacity is lower than previously thought due to updated rainfall data. The maps are a key tool in understanding flood risk and guiding the $2.5 billion 2018 Flood Bond spending, with discrepancies between spending and system capacity identified for further investigation.
Read article here »
Date: 12/02/2024 6:55pm
Article Summary:
"Widespread Problems Revealed in Harris County Channel System Capacity Maps"
System capacity maps for Harris County channels reveal widespread problems, showing issues in all watersheds and raising questions about equitable flood-mitigation funding distribution. The maps, released by the Harris County Flood Control District in response to a FOIA request, highlight the need for closer examination of areas with low channel capacity and indicate that current system capacity is lower than previously thought due to updated rainfall data. The maps are a key tool in understanding flood risk and guiding the $2.5 billion 2018 Flood Bond spending, with discrepancies between spending and system capacity identified for further investigation.
Read article here »