Flood Mitigation and FEMA Floodplain Remapping
Wichita Falls
Summary
The city is hiring engineers to study flooding issues along East Plum Creek and the Wichita River to develop long-term solutions and secure state or federal funding grants.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 7
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
The study costs $298,700, which aims to unlock much larger federal and state funding matches for future construction projects.
Residents and business owners in flood-prone areas along East Plum Creek and the Wichita River.
East Side property owners facing economic stagnation and property damage due to unresolved flood zones.
Mentions & discussions (9)
City Council Regular Meetings — City Council
Engineering studies showed that updated 2D modeling can shrink FEMA floodplain boundaries along East Plum Creek and the Wichita River, potentially freeing homeowners from mandatory flood insurance.
Wichita Falls study could lead to changes in floodplain map
A new study could lead to significant changes to Wichita Falls’ floodplain map, potentially removing some properties from federal floodplain regulations and reducing restrictions for residents.
City Council Regular Meetings — City Council
The city is hiring outside legal counsel to handle complex legal issues related to flooding and flood mitigation, supported by savings from staff vacancies.
Wichita Falls launches flood studies to identify mitigation options
Wichita Falls launches flood studies to identify mitigation options News Channel 6 | Wichita Falls, TX
City Council Regular Meetings — City Council
The city is hiring engineers to study flooding issues along East Plum Creek and the Wichita River to develop long-term solutions and secure state or federal funding grants.
City Council Regular Meetings — City Council
City staff presented a comprehensive historical and technical review of flood risks along the Wichita River and East Plum Creek, outlining steps to seek federal engineering partners and grant funding.
Wichita Falls Council discusses flood, temporary housing
Wichita Falls Council discusses flood, temporary housing Texomashomepage.com
City Council Regular Meetings — City Council
Residents voiced deep frustration over decades of chronic flooding on the East Side, broken floodgates, and a lack of funding compared to other city projects. Staff announced that a drainage study consultant will present options at a June meeting.
City Council Regular Meetings — City Council
Residents expressed frustration over persistent flooding on the East Side, pointing to unfinished 2011 USGS drainage studies, uncleaned creeks, and obstacles that disqualify the area from receiving grants.
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