Meyers Creek flooding and sedimentation
Summary
Verdemont-area flooding and sediment problems persist; fixes cost $25 million (storm drain) or $64.1 million (debris basin and channel), with county partnership and grant potential for the larger option.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
Between $25 million and $64.1 million depending on the alternative chosen.
Verdemont residents in the floodplain, particularly west of Little League Drive.
Owners of the roughly 11 residential parcels that may need to be acquired.
Mentions & discussions (2)
REUNION DEL ALCALDE Y AYUTAMIENTO - Oct 21, 2026
A study found the channel can't handle 100-year storms, flooding homes near Meyers Road and Belmouth. The council chose the pricier but more permanent fix (Alternative 2, ~$64M) and told staff to hunt for county, state and federal money.
CLOSED SESSION AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL - Oct 21, 2026
Verdemont-area flooding and sediment problems persist; fixes cost $25 million (storm drain) or $64.1 million (debris basin and channel), with county partnership and grant potential for the larger option.
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