Harris County Flood Control District

The Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD) is a government agency that was established to reduce the effects of flooding in Harris County, Texas, United States. The flood control district has its headquarters in Houston.^[2]

Harris County Flood Control District

Abbreviation	HCFCD
Formation	1937
Founder	Texas Legislature
Type	Special Purpose District
Legal status	Active
Purpose	Manage Flood Control in Harris County
Headquarters	9900 Northwest Freeway, 77092
Location	Harris County, TX
Region	Southeast Texas
Budget	$154.6M[1] (2015)
Revenue	Tax Rate of $0.027 per $100 Value
Staff	380 (2015)
Website	www.hcfcd.org

After destructive floods occurred in 1929 and 1935, residents of Harris County advocated for relief of flooding issues. The 45th Texas Legislature established the flood district on April 23, 1937, and the Harris County Commissioners Court was designated as the district's governing body.^[3]

Flood on Franklin Avenue, Houston, 1935, which was a catalyst for the formation of the HCFCD

Magnolia Bridge

The Magnolia Bridge was found responsible for the devastating flooding in 1935.^[4]