Tag Archives: floods
Dams Meant to Save Houston from Extreme Floods Pushed to the Limit Twice in Two Years
Houston’s aging flood reservoirs have seen two 100-year floods in as many years.
For the better part of a century, the Addicks and Barker dams have held back water that would have otherwise surged through Buffalo Bayou, the flood-prone water...Read More
Q&A: What Houston Can Do About All Those Floods
The Observer interviews Oilpatch Democrats founder James Cargas about how to mitigate flood damage in Houston. Step one? Follow the rules....Read More
State of Texas: These Days, When it Rains it Pours
The recent flooding in and around Houston is linked to climate change, which scientists say is leading to heavy rains and also more extreme droughts....Read More
Photo Essay: Floods Drown ‘High Ground’ in Uncertain, Texas
The towering old cypress trees, dripping with Spanish moss and umber water, create an almost primordial backdrop for Uncertain, Texas, a place where time seems ...Read More
The Year in Disasters: Fracking, Fires and Floods
In 2015, we didn't have to fear acts of God — our disasters, fueled by climate change, were man-made.
Climatologists and other experts note that these cycles of heavy rain and intense drought are linked to climate change, which at this point is undoubtedly human...Read More
When Climate Disaster Hits Home
The Memorial Day flooding along the Blanco River that devastated my hometown of Wimberley is a wake-up call that climate-related disasters are increasing. ...Read More
Climate Change and Public Health: Q&A with Adele Houghton
Adele Houghton, a Houston green-building expert, discusses how Texas businesses and governments can prepare for climate change, ...Read More
Q&A with State Climatologist John Nielsen-Gammon
The Observer sits down with State Climatologist John Nielsen-Gammon to take stock of the drought and discuss the challenges of communicating climate science....Read More
