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Floodplain Maps for 5,316 Acres West of Kingwood Contradict Developer's Claim - Reduce Flooding
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Source: Reduce Flooding Blog - Bob Rehak
Date: 11/04/2025 12:01pm
Article Summary:
"Developer's Floodplain Claims Contradicted by FEMA Maps for Kingwood Area: Call for Public Action"
FEMA's existing floodplain maps challenge claims by Scarborough Development that their new project near Kingwood will only impact areas at or above the Atlas 14 100-year floodplain, as the development plans align with outdated, pre-Atlas 14 floodplain boundaries. The discrepancy raises concerns about potential flood risks, prompting calls for prioritizing public safety and considering the land for state park development amid ongoing population growth and increasing impervious surfaces in Montgomery County.
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Date: 11/04/2025 12:01pm
Article Summary:
"Developer's Floodplain Claims Contradicted by FEMA Maps for Kingwood Area: Call for Public Action"
FEMA's existing floodplain maps challenge claims by Scarborough Development that their new project near Kingwood will only impact areas at or above the Atlas 14 100-year floodplain, as the development plans align with outdated, pre-Atlas 14 floodplain boundaries. The discrepancy raises concerns about potential flood risks, prompting calls for prioritizing public safety and considering the land for state park development amid ongoing population growth and increasing impervious surfaces in Montgomery County.
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