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Complete Property Analysis

Environmental risk, tax analysis, and property details for 1755 Federal Rd, Houston, TX 77015

HCAD #1167500020036
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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
1755 Federal Rd, Houston, TX 77015
Elevation
11.93 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)
21.77 ft
Water surface elevation relative to sea level (NAVD88 datum).
Area Inundated
283.8 acres
96.2% of 500m radius flooded.
Nearest Bayou Stage
N/A
No nearby bayou within monitoring range
Depth-Damage (HCAD Valuation)
$0
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:

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
11.8th 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)
4.71 millionlbs
Extremely High
721.9x more than typical Houston property
≈ 235 dump trucks of chemicals within 2 miles
Air Pollution (10 Years)
4.64 millionlbs
Extremely High
963.1x 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
22
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)4,709,970 lbs4,644,291 lbs65,679 lbs
Typical Houston Property (2024 Only)2 lbs1 lbs0 lbs
This Property (2024 Only)414,046 lbs402,215 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-Cresol95-48-727,446 lbs1,579 lbs1,767,181 lbs
5Ethylene74-85-11,722,756 lbs0 lbs1,722,756 lbs
6Phenol108-95-222,227 lbs3,104 lbs1,055,983 lbs
7Ammonia7664-41-7675,101 lbs37,058 lbs712,159 lbs
8n-Hexane110-54-3548,971 lbs60 lbs549,142 lbs
9Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size)7664-93-9278,374 lbs0 lbs278,374 lbs
10Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size)7647-01-0208,012 lbs0 lbs208,012 lbs
111,3-Butadiene106-99-0203,456 lbs0 lbs203,456 lbs
12Aluminum (fume or dust)7429-90-5133,040 lbs0 lbs133,050 lbs
13Chlorine7782-50-598,637 lbs0 lbs98,642 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)1330-20-735,612 lbs18 lbs35,701 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
241,2,4-Trimethylbenzene95-63-622,162 lbs0 lbs22,233 lbs
25Zinc compoundsN98210,404 lbs6,866 lbs17,285 lbs
26Chloromethane74-87-315,422 lbs31 lbs15,478 lbs
27Boron trifluoride7637-07-214,843 lbs0 lbs14,843 lbs
28Chloroethane75-00-314,708 lbs41 lbs14,784 lbs
29Carbon tetrachloride56-23-514,345 lbs12 lbs14,358 lbs
30Methanol67-56-113,274 lbs0 lbs13,274 lbs
31Isoprene78-79-513,272 lbs0 lbs13,272 lbs
32Ethylbenzene100-41-413,096 lbs16 lbs13,149 lbs
33Diaminotoluene (mixed isomers)25376-45-812,695 lbs51 lbs12,797 lbs
34m-Xylene108-38-311,963 lbs54 lbs12,017 lbs
35Benzene71-43-211,209 lbs9 lbs11,236 lbs
36Vanadium compoundsN7706,236 lbs2,153 lbs8,389 lbs
37Aniline62-53-36,824 lbs25 lbs7,119 lbs
38Biphenyl92-52-46,522 lbs15 lbs6,552 lbs
39Hydrogen cyanide74-90-83,231 lbs0 lbs3,231 lbs
40Manganese compoundsN4502,054 lbs262 lbs2,316 lbs
41Manganese7439-96-51,668 lbs543 lbs2,211 lbs
42Chromium7440-47-31,182 lbs925 lbs2,106 lbs
43Cumene98-82-81,765 lbs0 lbs1,770 lbs
44Nickel7440-02-0974 lbs543 lbs1,517 lbs
45Maleic anhydride108-31-61,185 lbs0 lbs1,185 lbs
46Formaldehyde50-00-01,061 lbs0 lbs1,061 lbs
47Formic acid64-18-61,012 lbs0 lbs1,012 lbs
48Hexachlorobenzene118-74-11,002 lbs1 lbs1,003 lbs
49Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region)N090410 lbs417 lbs828 lbs
50Nickel compoundsN495443 lbs250 lbs694 lbs
51Naphthalene91-20-3659 lbs0 lbs664 lbs
52Ethylene glycol107-21-1399 lbs0 lbs399 lbs
53Lead compoundsN420292 lbs28 lbs322 lbs
54Manganese And Manganese CompoundsN450309 lbs0 lbs309 lbs
55Propylene115-07-1305 lbs0 lbs305 lbs
56Copper7440-50-8250 lbs0 lbs250 lbs
57Cobalt7440-48-4250 lbs0 lbs250 lbs
58Phthalic anhydride85-44-9184 lbs0 lbs184 lbs
591,2-Dibromoethane106-93-4133 lbs0 lbs133 lbs
601,2-Dichloroethane107-06-2127 lbs0 lbs127 lbs
61Diphenylamine122-39-4126 lbs0 lbs126 lbs
62Lead And Lead CompoundsN42054 lbs29 lbs83 lbs
63Dioxin and dioxin-like compoundsN15039 lbs0 lbs39 lbs
64Anthracene120-12-731 lbs0 lbs31 lbs
65Nitric acid7697-37-228 lbs0 lbs28 lbs
66Polycyclic aromatic compoundsN59023 lbs0 lbs23 lbs
67Lead7439-92-11 lbs13 lbs14 lbs
68Chromium and Chromium Compounds(except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region)N09011 lbs0 lbs11 lbs
69Nonylphenol EthoxylatesN53510 lbs0 lbs10 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 45 chemicals reported within 2 miles for 2024.
Chemicals Released (2024 Only)(45 chemicals)
#ChemicalCAS#Air (lbs/yr)Water (lbs/yr)Total (lbs/yr)
1Ethylene74-85-1172,909 lbs0 lbs172,909 lbs
2Ammonia7664-41-774,863 lbs93 lbs74,956 lbs
31,3-Butadiene106-99-032,670 lbs0 lbs32,670 lbs
4n-Hexane110-54-321,560 lbs5 lbs21,641 lbs
5Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size)7647-01-019,877 lbs0 lbs19,877 lbs
6Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size)7664-93-917,341 lbs0 lbs17,341 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
11Phenol108-95-24,476 lbs151 lbs5,004 lbs
12o-Cresol95-48-73,280 lbs103 lbs4,025 lbs
13o-Toluidine95-53-44,008 lbs5 lbs4,018 lbs
14Cyclohexane110-82-73,133 lbs5 lbs3,143 lbs
15Hydrogen sulfide7783-06-42,619 lbs0 lbs2,619 lbs
16Isoprene78-79-52,371 lbs0 lbs2,371 lbs
171,2,4-Trimethylbenzene95-63-62,092 lbs0 lbs2,163 lbs
18Chloroethane75-00-32,102 lbs5 lbs2,107 lbs
19Chloromethane74-87-31,938 lbs5 lbs1,943 lbs
20Carbon disulfide75-15-01,835 lbs0 lbs1,835 lbs
21Diaminotoluene (mixed isomers)25376-45-81,821 lbs5 lbs1,831 lbs
22Toluene108-88-31,036 lbs8 lbs1,707 lbs
23Methanol67-56-11,421 lbs0 lbs1,421 lbs
24Boron trifluoride7637-07-21,178 lbs0 lbs1,178 lbs
25Zinc compoundsN982678 lbs476 lbs1,154 lbs
26Xylene (mixed isomers)1330-20-7757 lbs8 lbs836 lbs
27Benzene71-43-2545 lbs2 lbs565 lbs
28Chlorine7782-50-5497 lbs0 lbs497 lbs
29Manganese7439-96-5162 lbs86 lbs248 lbs
30Chromium7440-47-371 lbs144 lbs215 lbs
31Cumene98-82-8209 lbs0 lbs214 lbs
32Certain glycol ethersN230214 lbs0 lbs214 lbs
33Formic acid64-18-6173 lbs0 lbs173 lbs
34Ethylbenzene100-41-4125 lbs8 lbs170 lbs
35Maleic anhydride108-31-6132 lbs0 lbs132 lbs
36Nickel7440-02-018 lbs86 lbs104 lbs
37Naphthalene91-20-397 lbs0 lbs102 lbs
38Formaldehyde50-00-099 lbs0 lbs99 lbs
39Propylene115-07-183 lbs0 lbs83 lbs
40Diphenylamine122-39-423 lbs0 lbs23 lbs
41Lead And Lead CompoundsN4207 lbs5 lbs12 lbs
421,2-Dibromoethane106-93-44 lbs0 lbs4 lbs
43Lead compoundsN4200 lbs3 lbs3 lbs
44Chromium and Chromium Compounds(except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region)N0901 lbs0 lbs1 lbs
45Ethylene glycol107-21-11 lbs0 lbs1 lbs
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