In 1981, massive amounts of rain caused deadly and damaging flooding on Shoal Creek. According to experts, a similar flood could occur today on Waller Creek which passes through downtown just West of I-35. If this were to happen, there could be significant damage across more than 1 million square feet of prime downtown real estate bordering the waller creek flood plain. As recently as January, heavy rains have led to dangerous flooding on Waller Creek.Recognizing this risk, developers and other downtown factions have been advocating for an elaborate downtown tunnel that would carry floodwaters 60-feet under . . .
