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Complete Property Analysis

Environmental risk, tax analysis, and property details for 13605 Industrial Rd, Houston, TX 77015

HCAD #1263430020008
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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 X
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
13605 Industrial Rd, Houston, TX 77015
Elevation
22.75 ft
Height above sea level from USGS data.
FEMA Flood Zone
X
Moderate to Low Risk - Outside 500-year floodplain
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)
32.59 ft
Water surface elevation relative to sea level (NAVD88 datum).
Area Inundated
290.4 acres
98.5% of 500m radius flooded.
Nearest Bayou Stage
N/A
No nearby bayou within monitoring range
Depth-Damage (HCAD Valuation)
$7,524
Vacant lot (no building data).
Depth-Damage (Neighborhood)
$0
Vacant lot (no building data).
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:

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Flood Risk Recommendations

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

#1
Minimal flood hazard area - property outside mapped high-risk zones
#2
Flood insurance available at preferred rates - over 25% of claims occur in low-risk areas
#3
Review official FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) for detailed flood zone boundaries
#4
Contact Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD) for drainage projects and flood information
🏭Industrial Pollution Exposure
11.9th percentile
Property Pollution Ranking
High
Higher pollution than 88% of Houston homes
Compares pollution within 2mi against 10,000 Houston properties. Lower percentiles = higher pollution.
Industrial Pollution Nearby (10 Years)
4.61 millionlbs
Extremely High
707.3x more than typical Houston property
≈ 231 dump trucks of chemicals within 2 miles
Air Pollution (10 Years)
4.55 millionlbs
Extremely High
943.3x more than typical Houston property
Includes fugitive emissions (leaks) and stack emissions (smokestacks).
Water Pollution (10 Years)
66 thousandlbs
Extremely High
Discharges to bayous, streams, and drainage systems.
Facilities Nearby
21
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)4,614,493 lbs4,548,813 lbs65,679 lbs
Typical Houston Property (2024 Only)2 lbs1 lbs0 lbs
This Property (2024 Only)374,321 lbs362,490 lbs1,891 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 88% 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):
m-Cresol, 2,4-Dimethylphenol, p-Cresol, o-Cresol, Ethylene
View the full list of 70 chemicals below.
Chemicals Released (2014-2024, 10-Year Total)(70 chemicals)
#ChemicalCAS#Air (lbs/10yr)Water (lbs/10yr)Total (lbs/10yr)
1m-Cresol108-39-445,935 lbs6,586 lbs5,666,444 lbs
22,4-Dimethylphenol105-67-913,055 lbs965 lbs4,229,319 lbs
3p-Cresol106-44-538,298 lbs3,292 lbs3,009,676 lbs
4o-Cresol95-48-725,861 lbs1,579 lbs1,765,596 lbs
5Ethylene74-85-11,682,573 lbs0 lbs1,682,573 lbs
6Phenol108-95-217,964 lbs3,104 lbs1,051,720 lbs
7Ammonia7664-41-7675,101 lbs37,058 lbs712,159 lbs
8n-Hexane110-54-3547,011 lbs60 lbs547,182 lbs
9Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size)7664-93-9278,278 lbs0 lbs278,278 lbs
101,3-Butadiene106-99-0203,144 lbs0 lbs203,144 lbs
11Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size)7647-01-0202,946 lbs0 lbs202,946 lbs
12Aluminum (fume or dust)7429-90-5133,040 lbs0 lbs133,050 lbs
13Chlorine7782-50-596,850 lbs0 lbs96,855 lbs
14Toluene108-88-386,633 lbs547 lbs87,879 lbs
15Styrene100-42-559,223 lbs0 lbs59,223 lbs
16Chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22)75-45-646,271 lbs0 lbs46,271 lbs
17Cyclohexane110-82-738,499 lbs51 lbs38,600 lbs
18Certain glycol ethersN23037,995 lbs0 lbs37,995 lbs
19Xylene (mixed isomers)1330-20-732,740 lbs18 lbs32,829 lbs
20Hydrogen sulfide7783-06-431,340 lbs0 lbs31,340 lbs
21o-Toluidine95-53-429,521 lbs51 lbs30,113 lbs
22Chlorothalonil1897-45-629,974 lbs83 lbs30,057 lbs
23Carbon disulfide75-15-027,720 lbs0 lbs27,720 lbs
24Chloromethane74-87-315,422 lbs31 lbs15,478 lbs
25Chloroethane75-00-314,708 lbs41 lbs14,784 lbs
26Carbon tetrachloride56-23-514,345 lbs12 lbs14,358 lbs
27Isoprene78-79-513,272 lbs0 lbs13,272 lbs
28Zinc compoundsN9826,278 lbs6,866 lbs13,159 lbs
29Ethylbenzene100-41-413,096 lbs16 lbs13,149 lbs
30Diaminotoluene (mixed isomers)25376-45-812,695 lbs51 lbs12,797 lbs
31Methanol67-56-112,713 lbs0 lbs12,713 lbs
32m-Xylene108-38-311,963 lbs54 lbs12,017 lbs
33Benzene71-43-211,209 lbs9 lbs11,236 lbs
34Vanadium compoundsN7706,236 lbs2,153 lbs8,389 lbs
351,2,4-Trimethylbenzene95-63-67,447 lbs0 lbs7,518 lbs
36Aniline62-53-36,824 lbs25 lbs7,119 lbs
37Biphenyl92-52-46,522 lbs15 lbs6,552 lbs
38Hydrogen cyanide74-90-83,231 lbs0 lbs3,231 lbs
39Manganese compoundsN4502,054 lbs262 lbs2,316 lbs
40Manganese7439-96-51,668 lbs543 lbs2,211 lbs
41Chromium7440-47-31,182 lbs925 lbs2,106 lbs
42Nickel7440-02-0974 lbs543 lbs1,517 lbs
43Formic acid64-18-61,012 lbs0 lbs1,012 lbs
44Hexachlorobenzene118-74-11,002 lbs1 lbs1,003 lbs
45Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region)N090410 lbs417 lbs828 lbs
46Nickel compoundsN495443 lbs250 lbs694 lbs
47Cumene98-82-8605 lbs0 lbs610 lbs
48Boron trifluoride7637-07-2455 lbs0 lbs455 lbs
49Ethylene glycol107-21-1398 lbs0 lbs398 lbs
50Lead compoundsN420292 lbs28 lbs322 lbs
51Manganese And Manganese CompoundsN450309 lbs0 lbs309 lbs
52Propylene115-07-1305 lbs0 lbs305 lbs
53Copper7440-50-8250 lbs0 lbs250 lbs
54Cobalt7440-48-4250 lbs0 lbs250 lbs
55Naphthalene91-20-3241 lbs0 lbs246 lbs
56Formaldehyde50-00-0204 lbs0 lbs204 lbs
57Phthalic anhydride85-44-9184 lbs0 lbs184 lbs
58Maleic anhydride108-31-6176 lbs0 lbs176 lbs
591,2-Dibromoethane106-93-4133 lbs0 lbs133 lbs
601,2-Dichloroethane107-06-2127 lbs0 lbs127 lbs
61Lead And Lead CompoundsN42054 lbs29 lbs83 lbs
62Dioxin and dioxin-like compoundsN15039 lbs0 lbs39 lbs
63Anthracene120-12-731 lbs0 lbs31 lbs
64Nitric acid7697-37-228 lbs0 lbs28 lbs
65Polycyclic aromatic compoundsN59023 lbs0 lbs23 lbs
66Lead7439-92-11 lbs13 lbs14 lbs
67Chromium and Chromium Compounds(except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region)N09011 lbs0 lbs11 lbs
68Nonylphenol EthoxylatesN53510 lbs0 lbs10 lbs
69Diphenylamine122-39-48 lbs0 lbs8 lbs
70Mercury7439-97-60 lbs0 lbs2 lbs
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Top chemicals released near this property (2024 only):
Ethylene, Ammonia, 1,3-Butadiene, n-Hexane, Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size)
View the full list of 40 chemicals reported within 2 miles for 2024.
Chemicals Released (2024 Only)(40 chemicals)
#ChemicalCAS#Air (lbs/yr)Water (lbs/yr)Total (lbs/yr)
1Ethylene74-85-1142,259 lbs0 lbs142,259 lbs
2Ammonia7664-41-774,863 lbs93 lbs74,956 lbs
31,3-Butadiene106-99-032,375 lbs0 lbs32,375 lbs
4n-Hexane110-54-319,600 lbs5 lbs19,681 lbs
5Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size)7647-01-019,612 lbs0 lbs19,612 lbs
6Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size)7664-93-917,245 lbs0 lbs17,245 lbs
7Aluminum (fume or dust)7429-90-513,724 lbs0 lbs13,724 lbs
8m-Cresol108-39-45,580 lbs416 lbs7,579 lbs
92,4-Dimethylphenol105-67-91,591 lbs64 lbs7,241 lbs
10p-Cresol106-44-54,895 lbs208 lbs5,894 lbs
11o-Toluidine95-53-44,008 lbs5 lbs4,018 lbs
12o-Cresol95-48-73,192 lbs103 lbs3,937 lbs
13Cyclohexane110-82-73,133 lbs5 lbs3,143 lbs
14Phenol108-95-22,525 lbs151 lbs3,053 lbs
15Hydrogen sulfide7783-06-42,619 lbs0 lbs2,619 lbs
16Isoprene78-79-52,371 lbs0 lbs2,371 lbs
17Chloroethane75-00-32,102 lbs5 lbs2,107 lbs
18Chloromethane74-87-31,938 lbs5 lbs1,943 lbs
19Carbon disulfide75-15-01,835 lbs0 lbs1,835 lbs
20Diaminotoluene (mixed isomers)25376-45-81,821 lbs5 lbs1,831 lbs
21Toluene108-88-31,036 lbs8 lbs1,707 lbs
22Methanol67-56-11,343 lbs0 lbs1,343 lbs
23Zinc compoundsN982355 lbs476 lbs831 lbs
24Benzene71-43-2545 lbs2 lbs565 lbs
25Xylene (mixed isomers)1330-20-7371 lbs8 lbs450 lbs
26Chlorine7782-50-5438 lbs0 lbs438 lbs
271,2,4-Trimethylbenzene95-63-6193 lbs0 lbs264 lbs
28Manganese7439-96-5162 lbs86 lbs248 lbs
29Chromium7440-47-371 lbs144 lbs215 lbs
30Certain glycol ethersN230214 lbs0 lbs214 lbs
31Formic acid64-18-6173 lbs0 lbs173 lbs
32Ethylbenzene100-41-4125 lbs8 lbs170 lbs
33Nickel7440-02-018 lbs86 lbs104 lbs
34Propylene115-07-183 lbs0 lbs83 lbs
35Cumene98-82-851 lbs0 lbs56 lbs
36Naphthalene91-20-311 lbs0 lbs16 lbs
37Lead And Lead CompoundsN4207 lbs5 lbs12 lbs
381,2-Dibromoethane106-93-44 lbs0 lbs4 lbs
39Lead compoundsN4200 lbs3 lbs3 lbs
40Chromium and Chromium Compounds(except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region)N0901 lbs0 lbs1 lbs
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