📊 Environmental Assessment Report

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.

🌊 Part 1: Flood Risk Analysis

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

16326 LISA DAWN LN HOUSTON 77049

Building Size

3,970 sqft

Total structure area from HCAD building records.

Elevation

35.75 ft

Height above sea level from USGS data.

FEMA Flood Zone

Moderate to Low Risk - Outside 500-year floodplain

Overall Risk

Very Low

Risk based on FEMA zone and simulation.

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 Low

Flood Depth

0 ft ±0.5 ft

No flooding at current water level.

Water Surface Elevation (WSE)

N/A

Water surface elevation data not available.

Area Inundated

N/A

Data not available

Nearest Bayou Stage

N/A

No nearby bayou within monitoring range

Depth-Damage Estimate (HCAD Valuation)

Property not flooded at current water level. No damage to calculate.

Depth-Damage Estimate (Neighborhood Comparison)

Property not flooded at current water level. No damage to calculate.

Analysis Method

COG Bathtub 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 Safe

Safety Margin: 25.75 feet
Severity: Safe

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.

FEMA Zone X (minimal hazard) - flood insurance available at preferred rates.
Review the interactive flood simulator to understand how different rainfall events could affect this property.
Contact Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD) for drainage projects and flood information.

🏭 Part 2: Industrial Pollution Exposure

Property Pollution Ranking

Low

Lower pollution than 50% of Houston homes

This ranking compares pollution levels within 2 miles of this property against 10,000 randomly sampled Houston metro properties. Lower percentiles indicate higher pollution exposure.

Industrial Pollution Nearby (Last 10 Years)

6 thousand lbs

Typical

1.2x less than typical Houston property

Total chemical releases from all industrial facilities within a 2-mile radius over the past decade (2014–2024). Data from EPA's Toxic Release Inventory tracking air, water, and land discharges.

💨 Air Pollution (Last 10 Years)

2 thousand lbs

Below Typical

2.3x less than typical Houston property

Chemicals released into the air from nearby facilities over 10 years. Includes both fugitive emissions (leaks, evaporation) and stack emissions (smokestacks, vents). May affect local air quality.

💧 Water Pollution (Last 10 Years)

4 thousand lbs

Very High

Most Houston properties have none nearby

Chemical discharges to surface water (bayous, streams, drainage) from industrial facilities within 2 miles over the past decade. May impact local waterways and drainage systems.

❤️ 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.

Period	Total	Air	Water
Typical Houston Property (2014-2024)	6,524 lbs	4,822 lbs	0 lbs
This Property (2014-2024)	5,615 lbs	2,092 lbs	3,523 lbs
Typical Houston Property (2024 Only)	2 lbs	1 lbs	0 lbs
This Property (2024 Only)	574 lbs	0 lbs	569 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

70-79th

5.8%

80-89th

4.3%

90-100thLowest Pollution

34.2%

Lower pollution than 50% of Houston homes

Each bar's width represents the percentage of Houston homes in that pollution range. This property ranks in the 50-59th percentile (average pollution).

Top chemicals released near this property (past 10 years):

Manganese, Manganese compounds, Toluene, Xylene (mixed isomers), 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene

View the full list of 18 chemicals below.

Chemicals Released (2014-2024, 10-Year Total) (18 chemicals)

#	Chemical	CAS#	Air (lbs, 10yr)	Water (lbs, 10yr)	Total (lbs, 10yr)
1	Manganese	7439-96-5	0 lbs	2,338 lbs	2,338 lbs
2	Manganese compounds	N450	0 lbs	778 lbs	778 lbs
3	Toluene	108-88-3	474 lbs	0 lbs	474 lbs
4	Xylene (mixed isomers)	1330-20-7	341 lbs	0 lbs	341 lbs
5	1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene	95-63-6	306 lbs	0 lbs	306 lbs
6	Lead	7439-92-1	0 lbs	258 lbs	258 lbs
7	Naphthalene	91-20-3	257 lbs	0 lbs	257 lbs
8	Dicyclopentadiene	77-73-6	255 lbs	0 lbs	255 lbs
9	Styrene	100-42-5	255 lbs	0 lbs	255 lbs
10	Methanol	67-56-1	155 lbs	0 lbs	155 lbs
11	Chromium	7440-47-3	0 lbs	95 lbs	95 lbs
12	Ethylbenzene	100-41-4	43 lbs	0 lbs	43 lbs
13	Nickel	7440-02-0	0 lbs	30 lbs	30 lbs
14	Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region)	N090	0 lbs	16 lbs	16 lbs
15	Nickel compounds	N495	0 lbs	8 lbs	8 lbs
16	Acetophenone	98-86-2	3 lbs	0 lbs	3 lbs
17	Cumene	98-82-8	2 lbs	0 lbs	2 lbs
18	Certain glycol ethers	N230	1 lbs	0 lbs	1 lbs