Blocked Ditch Under Kingwood Drive Near High School
Blocked Ditch Under Kingwood Drive Near High School
Source: Reduce Flooding Blog - Bob Rehak
Date: 04/27/2025 7:09pm
Article Summary:
Urgent: Blocked Drainage Ditch Under Kingwood Drive Threatens Evacuation Route Near High School
A neglected drainage ditch under Kingwood Drive near Kingwood High School is severely overgrown, having not been cleared since 2002, with full-grown trees contributing to the blockage. This obstruction threatens to cut off a major evacuation route, raising concerns given the area's past flooding during Hurricane Harvey when the high school was inundated and over 4,000 students were displaced. Responsibility for maintaining the channel lies with the Harris County Flood Control District, while the City is tasked with addressing blockages under its roads.
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Date: 04/27/2025 7:09pm
Article Summary:
Urgent: Blocked Drainage Ditch Under Kingwood Drive Threatens Evacuation Route Near High School
A neglected drainage ditch under Kingwood Drive near Kingwood High School is severely overgrown, having not been cleared since 2002, with full-grown trees contributing to the blockage. This obstruction threatens to cut off a major evacuation route, raising concerns given the area's past flooding during Hurricane Harvey when the high school was inundated and over 4,000 students were displaced. Responsibility for maintaining the channel lies with the Harris County Flood Control District, while the City is tasked with addressing blockages under its roads.
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