Running south from Gainesville all the way down to the Gulf of Mexico, the Trinity River is the most distinctive body of water in North Texas. It’s been a relatively mild year for flooding in the region, but on a heavy rainy day, the water can get as high as 30 or 40 feet.
Author: Owen Ramsey
KERA News: A million Texans live in floodplains along the Trinity River. Here’s how planners are addressing risks
Rambler Texas Media: Texas Refines its approach to flood planning
Dallas County — When disaster strikes, planning can mean the difference between recovery and catastrophe.
Communities across Texas are working to strengthen regional connectivity and improve flood response as part of the state’s second-ever regional flood plan, an effort designed to coordinate resources, unify response strategies and better protect residents from future flooding.
Trinity River Basin Stakeholders Urged to Submit Priority Flooding Solutions Now to Qualify for 2028 Regional Flood Plan Inclusion
All regional stakeholders and interested parties are urged to submit flood risk reduction solutions (FMXs) that they would like to be eligible for inclusion in the 2028 Trinity Regional Flood Plan (Trinity RFP).