Harris County Flood Control

Harris County is one of the most vulnerable counties in the country for flooding. However, it is also one of the most prepared to take on flooding challenges. Here is how the battle against flooding works in Harris County. Flood management is controlled by the Harris County Flood Control District. The county has 1,500 drainage and flood control channels totaling in 2,500 miles in length. The same length of distance between New York and Los Angeles. Along with 22 watersheds. The current 5-year capital improvement program totals $975 Million. District maintenance is almost entirely privatized. Those numbers are Harris County alone and do not include projects done by incorporated cities in the county. Harris County may be at risk of flooding; however, it is one of the most prepared communities in the country to handle flooding.