5
High
Landslide Risk in Houston, TX
Risk Level: High — Score 5/10
FEMA: 5Historical: 0
Live Landslide alert status near Houston
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Live landslide activity around Houston — refreshed throughout the day.
Open full-screen map →Key Risk Factors
- Moderate risk rating based on FEMA National Risk Index
- Occurs roughly 0.24 times per year on average
Highest Risk Cities for Landslides
Houston is not in the top 10 for landslide risk among tracked cities.
How Houston Compares
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Landslide Preparedness Tips
- 1.Learn the signs of an impending landslide — new cracks, tilting trees, unusual water flow
- 2.Avoid building near steep slopes, drainage channels, or past slide areas
- 3.Plant ground cover on slopes to stabilize soil and reduce erosion
- 4.Create proper drainage around your property to direct water away from slopes
- 5.Have an evacuation plan ready if you live in a landslide-prone area
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How this data is built
Houston, TX landslide risk combines Historical Event Intelligence with authoritative hazard modeling from the Geospatial Intelligence Layers catalog. Live landslide monitoring is available through the Event Intelligence API and the DisasterAWARE Platform.
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