Located in Houston’s most prestigious shopping corridor, but one susceptible to street flooding due to poor drainage, The Galleria was flooded during the Memorial Day 2015 Flood and suffered extensive damage.
Traditional active flood defenses demand time, labor, and coordination: all very hard to manage during unpredictable Houston storms. This is especially true for large campuses spread across many acres of property. The Galleria’s ownership sought a smarter, permanent solution to safeguard critical access points without disrupting the shopping mall’s operations.
FloodBreak® delivers a permanent, passive flood protection system across the site’s three main loading entries: West Alabama, Sage (next to Saks Fifth Avenue), and Hidalgo.
Each floodgate stays concealed and flush with grade until a flood event, allowing normal vehicle access for daily operations and deliveries. When floodwaters rise, the barriers lift automatically, forming a watertight seal, preventing flood water from entering the buildings.
During Hurricane Harvey in 2017, the FloodBreak® barriers activated automatically to prevent street flooding from entering the lower level and reopened when the water receded.
While surrounding businesses spent time cleaning up and repairing damage, The Galleria never had to close: a powerful testament to the resilience and reliability of passive flood protection.
This Flood Save was just one of many in Houston during Harvey and further solidified FloodBreak’s reputation for dependable, 24/7 flood protection regardless of when the flooding comes.
