A new study found nearly $1.2 billion in flood damage costs over the next 50 years could be avoided if improvements are made to North Texas’ stormwater, environmental and transportation infrastructure.
The study was conducted by the North Central Texas Council of Governments and presented Aug. 10.
The study split North Texas in half:
- The western half was identified as creeks and river forks stretching from Midlothian through south Tarrant County to the northwest edges of Wise County.
- The northern half encompasses areas east of Decatur but west of Celina.
The over $10 million comprehensive planning study initial results were presented by program managers Shawn Conrad and Christi Upton…