Summarizing Hurricane Harvey's Environmental Impacts
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This application was created in 2017 in response to Hurricane Harvey and the impact it had on Houston. The data, maps, and links have not been updated since 2017 and are not planning to be updated at this time. Please note that some links may now reside behind media paywalls or no longer be active. If you have any questions, please click here to contact HARC .
Intro
The Houston-Galveston Region receives on average 45 inches of rainfall each year.
During Harvey, some areas received more than 50 inches of rain in less than one week.
Disclaimer: This application is for informational purposes only and may not be suitable for legal, engineering, or surveying purposes. Mapping may not necessarily reflect on-the-ground conditions. HARC makes no claims as to the accuracy or reliability of the data, and neither assumes nor accepts liability for use. Use or reproduction of these data without acknowledging HARC as the source is prohibited.
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About
We at HARC are grateful to Houston Endowment for their support in the development of this project. Hurricane Harvey brought record rainfall to Houston; the resulting flooding led to regional devastation, impacting lives, homes and livelihoods. The storm also had numerous environmental impacts.
