Frequency of Storms in Texas
- Tropical Storm or Hurricane 3 out of every 4 years
- Most serious threat is flooding
- The weaker the system, the higher the probability for heavy rains and catastrophic flooding
Recent Major Houston-Area Storms
- Alicia (1983)
- Allison (1989)
- Charley (1998)
- Allison (2001)
- Tax Day Flood (2016)
- Memorial Day Flood (2016)
- Harvey (2017)
3 Ways to Lift your Home to Protect it from Flood Damage
More Resources on House Raising
- Olshan Home Elevation Services
- Rebuild Texas Federal Assistance Proposal (Government Funding for Home Elevations)
- Flood Mitigation Assistance Program
- Elevating Your House (FEMA)
- Grants & Funding
- 2017 FMA Home Elevation Grant Program
- FMA Home Elevation Grant Presentation
- GPS Data Shows Hurricane Harvey Bent The Earths Crust – CW39 News Houston, featuring Chris Cates, General Manager of Olshan Foundation Repair
- Blog Post & Video: What You Need to Know About Elevating Your Home
