Why Do some Neighborhoods Flood so Often?

Tomball residents see major flooding after 30 minutes of heavy rain, part of decades-long issue

In a neighborhood in Tomball, residents told ABC13 that after just 30 minutes to an hour of rain, their cul-de-sac becomes completely flooded.

Why do some neighborhoods flood so often?

(WJHL) - After another round of heavy rain, floodwaters once again impacted Carmel Village in Johnson City. While it may seem like certain neighborhoods always flood first, the amount of rain is only part of the story. Flooding is often the result of several factors working together, including soil conditions, the shape of the land, [...]