Harris County Flood Control Projects Aim to Reduce Flood Risk — Raintree Village Residents Invited to May 12 Virtual Meeting
For residents in Raintree Village, where heavy rains and flooding concerns remain a reality, two upcoming infrastructure projects could play a meaningful role in protecting homes, streets, and neighborhoods.
The Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD) is inviting the community to learn more about the Dinner Creek Stormwater Detention Basin and West Little York Stormwater Detention Basin projects during a virtual community engagement meeting on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.
These projects, both located within the Addicks Reservoir watershed in northwest Harris County, are designed to reduce flood risk by capturing and managing stormwater before it can overwhelm local bayous and neighborhoods.
Why These Flood Control Projects Matter to Raintree Village
Flooding is more than an inconvenience — it can impact property values, safety, insurance costs, and long-term community resilience. That’s why stormwater detention projects like these are often seen as critical investments in the future of neighborhoods across West Harris County.
Stormwater detention basins work by temporarily storing excess rainwater during storms and releasing it slowly once conditions improve. This reduces the strain on bayous like Langham Creek, helping to prevent overflow into nearby homes and streets.
For communities near Greenhouse Road, FM 529, West Little York Road, and Highway 6, these projects are especially relevant.
What to Expect: Dinner Creek Stormwater Detention Basin (C38)
The Dinner Creek Stormwater Detention Basin project focuses on expanding and enhancing an existing basin east of Greenhouse Road.
Originally built as a dry-bottom basin, the upgraded design will convert it into a four-cell wet-bottom basin, improving its ability to retain water long-term and manage storm events more effectively.
Key highlights include:
- Expansion into a four-compartment system
- Conversion from dry-bottom to wet-bottom basin
- Improved intake and discharge structures with added control features
- Designed to reduce flooding risk, especially for Yorktown Villas subdivision downstream
This is a large-scale, two-phase project currently in the design stage, with construction anticipated to begin in Q3 2026.
Funding includes:
- Up to $48.9 million from the Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR)
- Approximately $2.3 million from the 2018 Bond Program
As of spring 2023, significant groundwork has already begun, including the removal of approximately 750,000 cubic yards of soil to prepare the site.
What to Expect: West Little York Stormwater Detention Basin (C37)
The West Little York Stormwater Detention Basin project will introduce a new three-compartment dry-bottom basin along Langham Creek.
Located north of West Little York Road and west of Highway 6, this project is designed to complement existing flood mitigation efforts in the Addicks Reservoir watershed.
Key features include:
- Three-compartment detention design
- Strategic placement along Langham Creek
- Focus on reducing peak stormwater flow during heavy rainfall
Construction is expected to begin in Q1 2027.
Funding for this project includes:
- Up to $6.5 million from the Texas Water Development Board
- Approximately $1.25 million anticipated from the Environmental Protection Agency for water quality features
- Additional local and capital improvement funding contributions
- Total allocation of approximately $3 million from the 2018 Bond Program, with potential partnership funding support
How Residents Can Participate in the May 12 Virtual Meeting
HCFCD is encouraging residents, homeowners, and local stakeholders to attend the upcoming virtual meeting to ask questions, share feedback, and better understand how these projects may impact their area.
Meeting Details
- Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2026
- Time: 6:30 p.m.
- Register online: HERE
- Join by phone:
- Dial 346-248-7799
- Webinar ID: 851 6427 0050
Where to Learn More About Flood Control Projects Near Raintree Village
Residents can explore additional details, project updates, and future plans through the following official resources:
- Dinner Creek Project (C38): hcfcd.org/C38
- West Little York Project (C37): hcfcd.org/C37
- Addicks Watershed Updates: hcfcd.org/Addicks
If unable to attend, a recording of the meeting will be made available online.
What Happens Next
Both projects are moving through critical planning and funding stages, with construction timelines beginning as early as late 2026. Community input gathered during meetings like this one can help shape final design considerations and ensure local concerns are addressed.
For residents of Raintree Village, staying informed about these flood mitigation efforts is one way to better understand how infrastructure investments today may help protect homes and neighborhoods in the future.
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Tiffany Krenek has been on the My Neighborhood News team since August 2021. She is passionate about curating and sharing content that enriches the lives of our readers in a personal, meaningful way. A loving mother and wife, Tiffany and her family live in the West Houston/Cypress region.