After Hurricane Harvey flooded Kingwood High School in 2017, FEMA granted Humble ISD $28 million to build flood mitigation measures around the building. KHS is receiving flood gates at all entrances. The gates automatically rise to protect entrances to the building if flooding begins to occur. In addition to entrances, the entire building will be protected by flood walls that range from four to eight feet high and prevent water from seeping into the building. Furthermore, aquarium glass will replace exterior windows at the front of the building to create a waterproof seal.
The mitigation project also includes an updated entrance canopy and parking lot upgrades. The front drive will have a new layout to improve drainage, reduce traffic and better identify the entrance to the building. The flood protection will be completed in the summer of 2023 after other renovations – including the addition of a third gym and an instructional lab for nursing classes – have been completed.
Flood walls will surround the exterior of Kingwood High School to prevent water from entering the building.