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Erosion beneath the Echelon at Reverchon Bluffs townhomes in north Oak Cliff is seen above the banks of Coombs Creek on Monday, Oct. 20, 2025, in Dallas.<\/p>\n
Smiley N. Pool\/Staff Photographer<\/p>\n
Residents have raised concerns about flooding and erosion across Dallas, including in the Coombs Creek area<\/a>, where deterioration is visible from the street.\u00a0<\/p>\n Now, the city is spending millions to evaluate over a dozen creeks, culverts, drainage ditches and tunnels to address flooding problems, eroding channels or deteriorating drainage infrastructure.<\/p>\n The Dallas City Council on Wednesday approved nearly $5 million in engineering contracts<\/a> to fund surveys, designs and construction plans for flood management, storm drainage and erosion-control projects.\u00a0<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Related: Five Dallas council members seek hearing on data center construction moratorium<\/a><\/p>\n Around Coombs Creek, engineers will evaluate flood-management needs to determine what maintenance or improvements may be necessary along the channel.\u00a0<\/p>\n The plan will also stabilize eroded banks along the West Fork of Joe\u2019s Creek to improve the channel\u2019s ability to carry stormwater and address damage that threatens nearby streets, properties or public infrastructure.\u00a0<\/p>\n Flooding and erosion can damage homes, businesses, streets and bridges. Nearly 7% of Dallas properties \u2014 or more than 20,000 locations \u2014 are at risk of flooding over the next 30 years, according to First Street<\/a>, a climate risk modeling company.<\/p>\n When drainage systems are undersized, damaged or blocked, heavy rain can overwhelm them, causing flooded roads, standing water and unsafe conditions for drivers and pedestrians.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Related: Despite community concerns, city plan commissioners approve rezoning along Coombs Creek<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n