Flood Management and Planning in Texas

What was a major consequence of the 2015 Wimberley flood?

• Implementation of a new water supply plan

• Introduction of new agricultural policies

• Increased tourism in the area

• Loss of life due to lack of upstream gauges

What was a key initiative following the memorandum of understanding after the 2015 flood?

• Creating new wildlife reserves

• Installing flood gauges

• Building new dams

• Developing new urban areas

What is the purpose of the TexMesonet weather network?

• To provide real-time traffic updates

• To monitor air quality

• To collect rainfall data for flood forecasting

• To track wildlife migration patterns

What was the main goal of creating TexasFlood.org?

• To offer real estate advice

• To promote tourism in flood-prone areas

• To centralize flood-related information

• To provide agricultural tips

What were the three pillars identified in the first state flood assessment?

• Mapping, planning, and funding

• Education, infrastructure, and technology

• Health, safety, and environment

• Economy, culture, and society

How many flood planning regions were created based on river basins?

• 10

• 15

• 25

• 20

What was a significant finding of the state flood plan regarding Texas' land area?

• Half of the land is in flood hazard areas

• One-fourth of the land is in flood hazard areas

• All of the land is safe from flooding

• None of the land is in flood hazard areas

What percentage of Texas' land is in the 100-year floodplain?

• 10%

• 21%

• 50%

• 35%

What is a key focus for future flood management efforts in Texas?

• Building more skyscrapers

• Improving mapping and models

• Increasing agricultural output

• Reducing urban development

What is the expected trend for the identified funding need in the next five-year cycle?

• It will remain the same

• It will decrease significantly

• It will increase

• It will be eliminated