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Welcome To Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1

Our Mission is to proactively manage the Hidalgo County Master Drainage System and allow for the efficient exportation of drainage water, to protect life and property for Hidalgo County residents, businesses and surrounding jurisdictions.

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News & Articles
Drainage Districts and County Come Together to Resolve Flooding Issues in Rural RGV Area
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KRGV: Input needed for proposed $14.5M flood control project in Las Milpas area
Wed, 24 Jun 2026
Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 is advancing the proposed South Lateral Drain Phase VII Project, a $14.5 million flood mitigation effort designed to improve drainage, reduce flood risks, and pr...Read more...
KRGV: North Weslaco Residents Worry Flooding Will Return After Last Week's Storm
Wed, 24 Jun 2026
After last week s storm brought nearly seven inches of rain to Weslaco in just 24 hours, residents north of the city are questioning whether local drainage systems functioned as intended. One homeowne...Read more...
KRGV: Illegal dumping presents flooding risk in Hidalgo County neighborhoods
Mon, 08 Jun 2026
Illegal dumping is always a challenge, but even more so on days when storms are in the area. Officials say they're finding all sorts of trash in channels designed to carry stormwater away from neighbo...Read more...
KRGV: Hidalgo County approves $5.5 million drainage expansion project
Tue, 17 Mar 2026
Hidalgo County has been approved for $5.5 million in federal funding that will support critical infrastructure improvements and expansion of the West Main Drain, according to a news release. The expan...Read more...