Hurricane Risk in Houston, TX
Risk Level: Extreme — Score 9/10
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- FEMA rates Houston's county as Very High risk for this hazard
- Estimated annual loss of $458M from this hazard type
- 2 events on record in proximity
- 2 event(s) in the last 12 months
- Occurs roughly 0.18 times per year on average
Peak season: August-October
Last significant event: Remnants Of Bertha (2026-07-19)
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How Houston Compares
Notable Hurricane Events Near Houston
DisasterAWARE's historical archive records 2 notable hurricane events near Houston, ranked below by impact. The most impactful: Remnants Of Bertha (July 2026).
Remnants Of Bertha
July 18, 2026 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Post-Tropical Cyclone Arthur
June 15, 2026 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Hurricane Preparedness Tips
- 1.Know your evacuation zone and plan routes in advance
- 2.Install storm shutters or have plywood pre-cut for windows
- 3.Stock at least 3 days of water, food, and medications
- 4.Secure outdoor furniture and trim trees near structures
- 5.Review your insurance coverage for wind and flood damage
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How this data is built
Houston, TX hurricane risk combines Historical Event Intelligence with authoritative hazard modeling from the Geospatial Intelligence Layers catalog. Live hurricane monitoring is available through the Event Intelligence API and the DisasterAWARE Platform.
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