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MoCo Adopts New Drainage Criteria Manual 8 Years After Harvey - Reduce Flooding
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Source: Reduce Flooding Blog - Bob Rehak
Date: 08/26/2025 4:41pm
Article Summary:
Montgomery County Updates Drainage Manual 8 Years Post-Harvey to Address Flooding Concerns
Montgomery County has unanimously approved a new drainage criteria manual, marking a significant update after Hurricane Harvey revealed deficiencies in the previous guidelines from the 1980s. While the new manual adopts several recommendations from Harris County, such as using Atlas 14 rainfall standards and minimum detention rates, it stops short of fully aligning with all of Harris County's requirements. Local resident Chad Price urged further enhancements to ensure sustainable and safe growth, emphasizing the importance of using updated data and science-based mapping to protect communities from future flooding episodes.
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Date: 08/26/2025 4:41pm
Article Summary:
Montgomery County Updates Drainage Manual 8 Years Post-Harvey to Address Flooding Concerns
Montgomery County has unanimously approved a new drainage criteria manual, marking a significant update after Hurricane Harvey revealed deficiencies in the previous guidelines from the 1980s. While the new manual adopts several recommendations from Harris County, such as using Atlas 14 rainfall standards and minimum detention rates, it stops short of fully aligning with all of Harris County's requirements. Local resident Chad Price urged further enhancements to ensure sustainable and safe growth, emphasizing the importance of using updated data and science-based mapping to protect communities from future flooding episodes.
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