Houston Flooding & Drainage Reports
Flooding is the defining Houston risk. Drainage complaints, flood-claim records, and floodplain boundaries together tell the story of which neighborhoods carry the most water — and which improvements are getting funded.
Flood Watcher
Guardian against flooding
“I'm the Flood Watcher. Houston floods, and the data can warn us. I'll show you drainage complaints, floodplains, and where the water goes.”
Flood Watcher: Across 600 flood and drainage reports, 101 neighborhoods are represented. I flagged 22 records worth a second look — they're marked red on the map.
🗺️ Houston, mapped
Every dot is a record. Red dots are values our detectors flagged.
📈 Activity over time
Monthly record volume.
🍩 Where records end up
🏙️ Busiest neighborhoods
🧭 Your data crew
Different guides help you read this data from every angle.
Data Detective
Investigator of suspicious numbers
“Every red flag is a clue. Look closer.”
Neighborhood Hero
Champion of local communities
“Your block matters. Let’s see its story.”
Permit Inspector
Auditor of building activity
“Slow permits tell a story. Let’s read it.”
Patterns under the rain
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