Ike underwent rapid deepening on September 3rd into the morning of the 4th. It had achieved a category 4 strength on the Saffir-Simpson scale at mph. Shortly after this, northerly wind shear started to take its toll and weaken it north of the Leeward Islands.
Hurricane Ike underwent another restrengthening phase as it moved west southwest into the Turks and Caicos and southern Bahamas. Grand Turk was in the northern eye wall and Great Inagua, Bahamas received a direct hit. Ike continued toward Cuba making landfall on the northeast coast of Cuba. It crossed Cuba and turned more west northwest, barely off of its southern coast. After this, Ike made a second landfall in the western part of the country near where Hurricane Gustav made landfall not long before.
Hurricane Ike began to strengthen immediately after moving into the southern Gulf of Mexico. My dog and I rode it out alone but the next two weeks were pretty rough Gas stations were out of gas for a long time. I stayed upstairs and he stayed downstairs, intense!
I made it through it and so many people had it much worse than I did. Finding water for bottles was fun. He was so good though. Slept through the whole thing. Working at a nursing home was a hot mess.
We had a curfew to be home. Toddler at home. Husband was on hurricane team at work. Of course Ike ran straight there. My house was a little damaged, but my moms neighborhood in the Woodlands was worse. Think the only damage was our fence was blown down. Most of the flooding is in areas developed prior to the current understanding of flood potential and prior to regulations restricting construction in flood-prone areas. Did you know that everyone lives in a flood zone?
You don't need to live near water to be flooded. Learn more about the ways that geography and the environment affect your flood risk, and get information about the Harris County drainage network. Partnerships with federal and state agencies, local communities, and private interests play a vital role in funding many of the projects completed by the Flood Control District. This additional funding, together with other funding sources, supports a wide variety of recovery and resiliency initiatives.
Capital projects include those major projects that reduce flooding risks and damages by increasing stormwater conveyance capacity in bayous and drainage channels, or by excavating stormwater detention basins.
Stormwater detention basins reduce flooding risks and damages during heavy rain events by safely storing excess stormwater and slowly releasing it back to the bayou when the threat of flooding has passed. From tree planting and environmental programs to Voluntary Home Buyouts and more, these additional programs help the Flood Control District fully meet its mission.
The Flood Control District builds and maintains numerous capital and major maintenance projects throughout the county.
These projects are organized, coordinated and managed with respect to the watersheds they benefit. Stay informed and prepared!
Whenever the forecast calls for possible heavy rainfall, Houston and Harris County residents are urged to monitor weather conditions, and to pay close attention to road conditions on their daily travel routes. Interactive Mapping Tools keep the residents of Harris County and the City of Houston informed, helps Flood Control District employees do their jobs and, most importantly, help us fulfill our mission to provide flood damage reduction projects that work, with appropriate regard for community and natural values.
Visit this page to get information about upcoming and completed community engagement and public meetings. Send us your comments and questions, sign up for news and alerts, report an issue, request service, or just let us know how we're doing.
Plant trees, beautify neighborhoods and public areas, get to know fellow residents, and learn more about outreach programs in your community. Stay informed with the latest news and public announcements from the Harris County Flood Control District.
In addition to formal press releases, you can also follow us on social media for project status updates, flood watch advisories, and more. Prospective job seekers as well as contractors and consultants will find all the tools they need. You can search for open positions and access resources for working with the Flood Control District, here.
Hurricane Ike made landfall at Galveston Island at a. Saturday, September 13, with mph sustained winds, a strong Category 2. The landfall of Ike resulted in extensive storm surge flooding, wind damage and rainfall flooding across all of Harris and surrounding counties.
Ike was the third tropical cyclone to strike the state of Texas during the hurricane season behind Category 2 Hurricane Dolly and Tropical Storm Edouard. Storm Surge. Two separate rainfall events:. About About About the District. Learn More. Flood Damage Reduction Tools. Flood Damage Reduction Tools The Harris County Flood Control District utilizes a number of techniques, or primary "tools," to reduce flood damages throughout the county.
Harris County's Flooding History. Flooding and Floodplains. Flooding and Floodplains Did you know that everyone lives in a flood zone? Partnership Funding. Partnership Funding Partnerships with federal and state agencies, local communities, and private interests play a vital role in funding many of the projects completed by the Flood Control District.
Activity Bond Program. Capital Improvement Program. Capital Improvement Program Capital projects include those major projects that reduce flooding risks and damages by increasing stormwater conveyance capacity in bayous and drainage channels, or by excavating stormwater detention basins.
Subdivision Drainage Projects. Maintenance Programs. Additional Programs. Active Projects. Active Projects The Flood Control District builds and maintains numerous capital and major maintenance projects throughout the county. Resources Storm Center. Storm Center Stay informed and prepared! Interactive Mapping Tools. Interactive Mapping Tools Interactive Mapping Tools keep the residents of Harris County and the City of Houston informed, helps Flood Control District employees do their jobs and, most importantly, help us fulfill our mission to provide flood damage reduction projects that work, with appropriate regard for community and natural values.
Education Materials. Education Materials Access resources for educating yourself and others about Harris County's waterways. Technical Manuals. Downloads Learn More. Glossary Learn More. FAQ Learn More. Community Community Engagement and Public Meetings. Community Engagement and Public Meetings Visit this page to get information about upcoming and completed community engagement and public meetings.
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