Waller Creek can quickly go from calm conditions to a raging torrent during a storm event. Over the years, the creek has experienced several devastating floods, and there have been fatalities, most recently in 2007. The lower portion of the creek ranks among the City’s worst in terms of flooding, water quality and erosion. Homes, businesses and parts of some downtown parks adjacent to Waller Creek are currently at risk for severe flooding. Along with the flood problem, the area also suffers from severe stream bank erosion and from large amounts of visible trash.