Fort Worth Is Rerouting Part of the Trinity River to Reduce Flood Risk

The Army Corps built Fort Worth's levees over several decades after the 1949 flood. Central City is the next large piece. TRWD is the local sponsor. The Corps is building a new river channel north of downtown and doing flood work at Gateway Park.

TRWD says the two parts should improve flood safety for more than 2,400 acres of Fort Worth. That broad goal does not set the flood zone for one lot. For a home or business, use the active FEMA map and ask the local floodplain office. Follow TRWD for project updates.