The updated maps were released in February 2026, but experts said they would likely not be officially adopted for a few years.

Harris County residents still have several chances to learn more about FEMA’s newly released draft floodplain maps and how they could impact your neighborhood. The Harris County Flood Control District ...

Staff from Rice University’s Baker Institute will host a wide-ranging discussion on new FEMA flood maps that could impact thousands of homeowners in Harris County.

Recently released FEMA flood maps were the focus of a Baker Institute conference that explored how the proposal could have ...

Scattered thunderstorms remain in Houston's forecast through the weekend, but increasing Gulf moisture could bring heavier ...

Nearly 200,000 properties could be moved into high-risk flood zones under the Federal Emergency Management Agency's overhaul of Harris County's flood maps. After repeated delays, in February, FEMA ...

According to preliminary findings by Rice University researchers, Harris County Precinct 3 would see a more than 100% ...

It’s been more than two months since the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Harris County Flood Control District released the long-awaited draft maps highlighting updated flood risks across ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Major or moderate flooding has taken place across a number of rivers ...

Putting down roots in Houston and Harris County comes with the implicit understanding that, in any given year, floodwaters may inundate them. It’s why, when my wife and I pondered last year whether to ...

Houston's storm timeline shows when severe weather could arrive Tuesday and how flooding rain may impact the rest of the week ...