Did you know? Renter’s insurance does not cover flood damage. To find out more about your #flooding risk, visit maapnext.org

Do you know who manages your floodplain map? Find your floodplain administrator at hcfcd.org/Contact-Us/Flo…

Weather Alert! The Flood Operations Team will monitor rainfall trends and check gages that measure rainfall amounts and water levels in bayous and creeks. Click here for more: bit.ly/42MIYtb

The Harris County Flood Control District’s Flood Warning System (FWS) relies on a network of gauge stations strategically placed throughout Harris County bayous and their tributaries. Check it out at //www.harriscountyfws.org/

If you live in an area with low or moderate flood risk, you are 5 times more likely to experience flood than a fire in your home over the next 30 years. Identify your risk according to FEMA’s Flood Map Service Center at msc.fema.gov/portal/search

Hurricane season starts on May 15 in the north Pacific and June 1 in the Atlantic and the Caribbean. It ends on November 30. Before hurricane season each year, make sure you and your family are prepared by planning ahead. #HurricaneReadyHarrisCounty #MAAPnext

When a storm's maximum sustained winds reach 74 mph, it is called a hurricane. With a 1 to 5 rating, or category scale, the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale is based on a hurricane's maximum sustained winds

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It can flood anywhere in Harris County, and it can happen fast. Check out the following video to learn more about understanding your risk!

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Learn more about the adventures of Raindy at hcfcd.org/Portals/62/Res… #MAAPnext #BePrepared

The National Hurricane Center and the Central Pacific Hurricane Center track continuous movements of tropical cyclones. Stay aware, at nhc.noaa.gov #HurricaneSeasonHarrisCounty #BePrepared

In Harris County, hurricanes not only bring extreme winds but also widespread flooding. But with the right preparation and knowledge, we can keep ourselves and our loved ones safe. #HurricaneSeasonHarrisCounty #BePrepared

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The Discover Floods – Educator’s Guide is a series of teacher-led activities that correlate with the educational standards of most state and can enhance students’ knowledge on water resources and Flood Preparedness. Download it at projectwet.org/sites/default/… #MAAPnext #BePrepared

In Harris County, the cost of not having flood insurance is often far greater than the cost of annual flood insurance premiums.

The major hazards associated with hurricanes are: · storm surge and storm tide · heavy rainfall and inland flooding · high winds · rip currents · tornadoes

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It can flood anywhere in Harris County, and it can happen fast. Check out the following video to learn more about understanding your risk!