9
Extreme
Flood Risk in Houston, TX
Risk Level: Extreme — Score 9/10
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
Key Risk Factors
- FEMA rates Houston's county as Very High risk for this hazard
- Estimated annual loss of $1,122M from this hazard type
- 279 significant events recorded in proximity since 1950
- 72 events in the last 12 months indicate ongoing risk
- Average annual frequency: 5.1 events per year
Peak season: March-September
Last significant event: Flood - Houston, TX Region, United States (2021-08-16)
Highest Risk Cities for Floods
4
Houston, TX
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
How Houston Compares
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Notable Flood Events Near Houston
Flood - Texas (Houston), United States
July 11, 2012 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Floods - Houston, Texas, United States (Tropical Storm Imelda)
September 20, 2019 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Floods -Texas (Houston), United States
January 8, 2012 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Flood - Houston, TX Region, United States
August 15, 2021 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Flood - Houston, TX Region, United States
August 15, 2021 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Flood Preparedness Tips
- 1.Know if your property is in a flood zone — check FEMA maps
- 2.Consider flood insurance even if not in a high-risk zone
- 3.Never drive through flooded roadways — Turn Around, Don’t Drown
- 4.Move valuables and important documents to upper floors
- 5.Install sump pumps and check valves in plumbing
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Score: 5/10
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Score: 3/10
Hurricane Risk in Houston
Score: 9/10
Tornado Risk in Houston
Score: 9/10
Winter Storm Risk in Houston
Score: 9/10
Landslide Risk in Houston
Score: 5/10
Extreme Heat Risk in Houston
Score: 9/10
Drought Risk in Houston
Score: 5/10
High Wind Risk in Houston
Score: 9/10
Tsunami Risk in Houston
Score: 0/10
Flood Risk in Austin, TX
Score: 7/10
Flood Risk in San Antonio, TX
Score: 9/10
Flood Risk in Dallas, TX
Score: 9/10
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