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Why is Houston so prone to major flooding?

The city's topography and a ramped-up building boom make major rain events an even bigger problem

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  • Gozzin (edited 7 years ago)
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    Cause it's flat as a pancake,like here.

    . The city is relatively flat and is barely above sea level. Downtown is only about 50 feet above sea level,

    I rest my case.

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