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FEMA releases MapNext draft maps; Harris County launches public dashboard and outreach
Summary
FEMA’s MapNext draft flood maps were released and Harris County flood-control staff unveiled a public-friendly dashboard and webinars. Officials stressed the maps are preliminary, outlined a multi‑year comment and appeal process, and urged residents to review drafts and participate in upcoming engagement.
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has released draft MapNext floodplain maps for Harris County and the county’s flood-control district has published a public-facing dashboard to help residents understand changing flood risk. Flood-control staff stressed that the maps are draft — not regulatory — and said there will be multiple opportunities for public feedback and technical appeals before any map becomes final.
Dr. Peterson, the flood-control representative, said the revised models incorporate updated Atlas 14 rainfall data, new topography and roughly 1,600 miles of channel mapping, and that many completed and in‑progress mitigation projects have reduced risk in mapped areas. County Engineer Milton Ramon told the court the county may share preliminary technical files and encouraged transparency, but cautioned that FEMA will manage regulatory steps.
Officials pledged a program of webinars, community outreach in precincts across the county, and ongoing coordination with jurisdictions and federal partners. The court was asked to prepare for multi‑year engagement and to consider how completed bond projects and Letters of Map Revision will be integrated as work proceeds.
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