Complete Property Analysis

Environmental risk, tax analysis, and property details for 10342 Catlett Ln, La Porte, TX 77571

HCAD #0872770000011
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🌍Environmental Assessment

This comprehensive report analyzes both flood risk and industrial pollution exposure for this property. The assessment combines multiple data sources including USGS elevation, FEMA flood zones, historical storm modeling, and EPA Toxic Release Inventory records.

🌊Flood Risk Analysis
FEMA Zone AE
Property Overview

This section shows the fundamental characteristics of the property, including its elevation above sea level, FEMA flood zone designation, and our calculated overall flood risk rating based on historical data and topographic analysis.

Address
10342 Catlett Ln, La Porte, TX 77571
Building Size
2,639sqft
Total structure area from HCAD building records.
Elevation
19.25 ft
Height above sea level from USGS data.
FEMA Flood Zone
AE
High Risk - 1% annual chance with established base flood elevation
Overall Risk
Very High
Property flooded at 9.84ft depth.
Risk Assessment Outputs

These detailed metrics show the technical outputs from our flood risk model. They include predicted water depths at the property during a 5000-year flood event and estimated flood damage based on USACE methodology.

Risk Rating
Very High
Flood Depth
9.84 ft±0.5 ft
Depth of water above ground level.
Water Surface Elevation (WSE)
29.09 ft
Water surface elevation relative to sea level (NAVD88 datum).
Area Inundated
294.9 acres
100.0% of 500m radius flooded.
Nearest Bayou Stage
N/A
No nearby bayou within monitoring range
Depth-Damage (HCAD Valuation)
$82,611
Based on HCAD building value of $127,094.
Depth-Damage (Neighborhood)
$100,622
Based on neighborhood replacement cost.
Analysis Method
COG Combined 5000 Model
Raster-based flood inundation query
Flood Simulation

This simulation shows whether the property would flood based on a 5000-year flood event with 3m (9.84ft) water level. Use the interactive tool to explore different scenarios.

Property Would Be Flooded
Flood Depth: 9.84 feet
Severity
Severe
Adjust Flood Simulation

The analysis above uses default settings (5000-year flood, 3m/9.84ft water level). To explore different flood scenarios with interactive maps, return to the main tool:

Open Interactive Analysis Tool
Flood Risk Recommendations

Based on the property's flood risk profile, here are specific action items to consider.

#1
Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA): Flood insurance required for federally backed mortgages
#2
Obtain an Elevation Certificate to determine accurate flood insurance premiums
#3
Property elevation currently above simulated flood level
#4
Maintain flood insurance coverage as required in Special Flood Hazard Areas
#5
Review official FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) for detailed flood zone boundaries
#6
Contact Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD) for drainage projects and flood information
🏭Industrial Pollution Exposure
13.3th percentile
Property Pollution Ranking
High
Higher pollution than 87% of Houston homes
Compares pollution within 2mi against 10,000 Houston properties. Lower percentiles = higher pollution.
Industrial Pollution Nearby (10 Years)
3.54 millionlbs
Extremely High
542.2x more than typical Houston property
177 dump trucks of chemicals within 2 miles
Air Pollution (10 Years)
3.52 millionlbs
Extremely High
730.1x more than typical Houston property
Includes fugitive emissions (leaks) and stack emissions (smokestacks).
Water Pollution (10 Years)
16 thousandlbs
Extremely High
Discharges to bayous, streams, and drainage systems.
Facilities Nearby
17
Industrial facilities within 2 miles
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Why It Matters: High chemical activity nearby can indicate industrial zones, truck traffic, or potential odor and noise issues. These factors may affect air quality, long-term property desirability, and neighborhood character. This data helps you understand the industrial footprint around your property.
Houston Metro Benchmarks

Comparison with typical Houston properties (based on 10,000 randomly sampled homes). All measurements are for chemicals released within a 2-mile radius.

PeriodTotalAirWater
Typical Houston Property (2014-2024)6,524 lbs4,822 lbs0 lbs
This Property (2014-2024)3,537,180 lbs3,520,844 lbs16,336 lbs
Typical Houston Property (2024 Only)2 lbs1 lbs0 lbs
This Property (2024 Only)318,730 lbs317,455 lbs1,275 lbs
How This Property Compares to Houston Metro

Based on a random sample of 10,000 Houston properties, this chart shows the distribution of pollution levels across the metro area. The highlighted bar indicates where this property falls compared to other homes. Lower percentiles mean higher pollution exposure.

0-9thMost Polluted
9.9%
10-19th
10.1%
20-29th
9.9%
30-39th
10.1%
40-49th
9.7%
50-59th
10.2%
60-69th
6%
70-79th
5.8%
80-89th
4.3%
90-100thLowest Pollution
34.2%
Higher pollution than 87% of Houston homes
Each bar's width represents the percentage of Houston homes in that pollution range. This property ranks in the 10-19th percentile.
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Top chemicals released near this property (past 10 years):
n-Hexane, Ammonia, Toluene, Ethylene, Nitric acid
View the full list of 53 chemicals below.
Chemicals Released (2014-2024, 10-Year Total)(53 chemicals)
#ChemicalCAS#Air (lbs/10yr)Water (lbs/10yr)Total (lbs/10yr)
1n-Hexane110-54-31,013,131 lbs0 lbs1,013,131 lbs
2Ammonia7664-41-7501,457 lbs123 lbs501,600 lbs
3Toluene108-88-3427,857 lbs0 lbs427,857 lbs
4Ethylene74-85-1420,145 lbs0 lbs420,145 lbs
5Nitric acid7697-37-2397,668 lbs55 lbs397,748 lbs
6Methanol67-56-1236,326 lbs0 lbs236,326 lbs
7Acrylonitrile107-13-183,639 lbs0 lbs83,639 lbs
8n-Butyl alcohol71-36-354,430 lbs0 lbs54,430 lbs
9Hydroquinone123-31-942,495 lbs0 lbs42,495 lbs
10Molybdenum trioxide1313-27-537,655 lbs3,227 lbs40,897 lbs
11Propylene115-07-136,801 lbs0 lbs36,801 lbs
12Methyl isobutyl ketone108-10-136,313 lbs0 lbs36,313 lbs
13Hydrogen sulfide7783-06-431,678 lbs0 lbs31,678 lbs
14Cumene98-82-831,173 lbs0 lbs31,173 lbs
15Phenol108-95-230,497 lbs0 lbs30,497 lbs
16Vinyl acetate108-05-422,306 lbs0 lbs22,306 lbs
17Xylene (mixed isomers)1330-20-717,096 lbs0 lbs17,096 lbs
18Nickel compoundsN49511,795 lbs1,904 lbs13,714 lbs
19Styrene100-42-512,385 lbs0 lbs12,385 lbs
20Acetaldehyde75-07-012,256 lbs0 lbs12,256 lbs
21Benzene71-43-210,536 lbs0 lbs10,536 lbs
22Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution)N51130 lbs9,885 lbs9,930 lbs
23Cobalt compoundsN0965,871 lbs886 lbs6,772 lbs
24Diphenylamine122-39-45,851 lbs0 lbs5,851 lbs
25tert-Butyl alcohol75-65-05,583 lbs0 lbs5,583 lbs
26Ethylbenzene100-41-45,307 lbs0 lbs5,307 lbs
27Nickel And Nickel CompoundsN4954,878 lbs62 lbs4,940 lbs
28Cobalt And Cobalt CompoundsN0964,551 lbs42 lbs4,593 lbs
29Acrylic acid79-10-73,532 lbs0 lbs3,532 lbs
30Methyl methacrylate80-62-63,052 lbs0 lbs3,052 lbs
31Formaldehyde50-00-02,738 lbs102 lbs2,840 lbs
32Ethylene oxide75-21-82,222 lbs0 lbs2,222 lbs
33Dimethylamine124-40-32,009 lbs0 lbs2,009 lbs
34Allyl alcohol107-18-61,569 lbs0 lbs1,569 lbs
35Certain glycol ethersN2301,449 lbs0 lbs1,450 lbs
361,2,4-Trimethylbenzene95-63-61,065 lbs0 lbs1,065 lbs
37Maleic anhydride108-31-6966 lbs0 lbs966 lbs
38Benzoyl chloride98-88-4469 lbs0 lbs469 lbs
39Hydrazine302-01-2437 lbs0 lbs437 lbs
40Propylene oxide75-56-9385 lbs0 lbs385 lbs
41Cyclohexane110-82-7377 lbs0 lbs377 lbs
42Lead And Lead CompoundsN420211 lbs10 lbs221 lbs
43Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7))N040145 lbs30 lbs175 lbs
44Lead compoundsN420138 lbs4 lbs142 lbs
45Copper compoundsN100132 lbs6 lbs138 lbs
46Naphthalene91-20-396 lbs0 lbs96 lbs
47Chloromethane74-87-351 lbs0 lbs51 lbs
48Chromium7440-47-345 lbs0 lbs45 lbs
49Ethylene glycol107-21-137 lbs0 lbs37 lbs
50Butyl acrylate141-32-25 lbs0 lbs5 lbs
51Bis(2-chloroethyl) ether111-44-43 lbs0 lbs3 lbs
52Cumene hydroperoxide80-15-92 lbs0 lbs2 lbs
53Boron trifluoride7637-07-21 lbs0 lbs1 lbs
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Top chemicals released near this property (2024 only):
n-Hexane, Ethylene, Ammonia, Toluene, Methanol
View the full list of 41 chemicals reported within 2 miles for 2024.
Chemicals Released (2024 Only)(41 chemicals)
#ChemicalCAS#Air (lbs/yr)Water (lbs/yr)Total (lbs/yr)
1n-Hexane110-54-3116,540 lbs0 lbs116,540 lbs
2Ethylene74-85-172,000 lbs0 lbs72,000 lbs
3Ammonia7664-41-753,155 lbs5 lbs53,160 lbs
4Toluene108-88-314,063 lbs0 lbs14,063 lbs
5Methanol67-56-112,128 lbs0 lbs12,128 lbs
6Propylene115-07-110,035 lbs0 lbs10,035 lbs
7Nitric acid7697-37-29,490 lbs5 lbs9,495 lbs
8Hydroquinone123-31-94,862 lbs0 lbs4,862 lbs
9Methyl isobutyl ketone108-10-13,997 lbs0 lbs3,997 lbs
10Hydrogen sulfide7783-06-43,596 lbs0 lbs3,596 lbs
11Molybdenum trioxide1313-27-52,770 lbs482 lbs3,252 lbs
12Cumene98-82-82,616 lbs0 lbs2,616 lbs
13Vinyl acetate108-05-42,418 lbs0 lbs2,418 lbs
14Phenol108-95-21,875 lbs0 lbs1,875 lbs
15Nickel compoundsN4951,017 lbs108 lbs1,125 lbs
16Benzene71-43-21,090 lbs0 lbs1,090 lbs
17n-Butyl alcohol71-36-3932 lbs0 lbs932 lbs
18Xylene (mixed isomers)1330-20-7635 lbs0 lbs635 lbs
19Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution)N5110 lbs622 lbs622 lbs
20Acetaldehyde75-07-0494 lbs0 lbs494 lbs
21Cobalt compoundsN096455 lbs36 lbs491 lbs
22Ethylene oxide75-21-8483 lbs0 lbs483 lbs
23tert-Butyl alcohol75-65-0467 lbs0 lbs467 lbs
24Methyl methacrylate80-62-6387 lbs0 lbs387 lbs
25Styrene100-42-5374 lbs0 lbs374 lbs
26Ethylbenzene100-41-4275 lbs0 lbs275 lbs
27Dimethylamine124-40-3228 lbs0 lbs228 lbs
28Acrylic acid79-10-7186 lbs0 lbs186 lbs
29Maleic anhydride108-31-6178 lbs0 lbs178 lbs
30Formaldehyde50-00-0154 lbs0 lbs154 lbs
31Diphenylamine122-39-4105 lbs0 lbs105 lbs
321,2,4-Trimethylbenzene95-63-699 lbs0 lbs99 lbs
33Nickel And Nickel CompoundsN49582 lbs8 lbs90 lbs
34Cobalt And Cobalt CompoundsN09682 lbs8 lbs90 lbs
35Propylene oxide75-56-961 lbs0 lbs61 lbs
36Hydrazine302-01-239 lbs0 lbs39 lbs
37Benzoyl chloride98-88-433 lbs0 lbs33 lbs
38Cyclohexane110-82-724 lbs0 lbs24 lbs
39Lead And Lead CompoundsN42016 lbs1 lbs17 lbs
40Naphthalene91-20-312 lbs0 lbs12 lbs
41Ethylene glycol107-21-13 lbs0 lbs3 lbs
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