Complete Property Analysis

Environmental risk, tax analysis, and property details for 2515 Crescent Dr, La Porte, TX 77571

HCAD #0590170030036
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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
2515 Crescent Dr, La Porte, TX 77571
Building Size
7,388sqft
Total structure area from HCAD building records.
Elevation
12.84 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)
22.69 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)
$0
Based on HCAD building value of $0.
Depth-Damage (Neighborhood)
$308,061
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:

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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
18.2th percentile
Property Pollution Ranking
High
Higher pollution than 82% of Houston homes
Compares pollution within 2mi against 10,000 Houston properties. Lower percentiles = higher pollution.
Industrial Pollution Nearby (10 Years)
1.26 millionlbs
Extremely High
193.0x more than typical Houston property
63 dump trucks of chemicals within 2 miles
Air Pollution (10 Years)
1.26 millionlbs
Extremely High
261.1x more than typical Houston property
Includes fugitive emissions (leaks) and stack emissions (smokestacks).
Water Pollution (10 Years)
479lbs
High
Discharges to bayous, streams, and drainage systems.
Facilities Nearby
12
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)1,259,472 lbs1,258,993 lbs479 lbs
Typical Houston Property (2024 Only)2 lbs1 lbs0 lbs
This Property (2024 Only)100,901 lbs100,896 lbs5 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 82% 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):
Ethylene, Ammonia, Methanol, Vinyl acetate, Cyclohexane
View the full list of 55 chemicals below.
Chemicals Released (2014-2024, 10-Year Total)(55 chemicals)
#ChemicalCAS#Air (lbs/10yr)Water (lbs/10yr)Total (lbs/10yr)
1Ethylene74-85-1323,747 lbs0 lbs323,747 lbs
2Ammonia7664-41-7292,366 lbs0 lbs292,366 lbs
3Methanol67-56-1207,358 lbs55 lbs207,413 lbs
4Vinyl acetate108-05-4120,415 lbs0 lbs120,415 lbs
5Cyclohexane110-82-7102,641 lbs0 lbs102,641 lbs
6Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size)7647-01-035,668 lbs0 lbs35,668 lbs
7Certain glycol ethersN23034,364 lbs0 lbs34,364 lbs
8n-Hexane110-54-317,593 lbs0 lbs17,593 lbs
9Propylene oxide75-56-916,805 lbs0 lbs16,805 lbs
10Isoprene78-79-515,828 lbs0 lbs15,828 lbs
11Chlorine7782-50-512,676 lbs0 lbs12,676 lbs
121,3-Butadiene106-99-012,674 lbs0 lbs12,674 lbs
13Xylene (mixed isomers)1330-20-78,223 lbs0 lbs8,223 lbs
14Styrene100-42-55,569 lbs0 lbs5,569 lbs
15Formaldehyde50-00-05,135 lbs0 lbs5,135 lbs
161,2,4-Trimethylbenzene95-63-64,474 lbs0 lbs4,474 lbs
17Chloroacetic acid79-11-84,175 lbs0 lbs4,175 lbs
18Acrylic acid79-10-73,532 lbs0 lbs3,532 lbs
19Toluene108-88-33,240 lbs0 lbs3,240 lbs
20Methyl methacrylate80-62-63,050 lbs0 lbs3,050 lbs
21Acetaldehyde75-07-02,587 lbs0 lbs2,587 lbs
22Butyl acrylate141-32-22,517 lbs0 lbs2,517 lbs
231,2-Butylene oxide106-88-72,348 lbs0 lbs2,348 lbs
24NonylphenolN5301,974 lbs0 lbs1,974 lbs
25Phosgene75-44-51,958 lbs0 lbs1,958 lbs
26Allyl alcohol107-18-61,820 lbs0 lbs1,820 lbs
27Naphthalene91-20-31,572 lbs0 lbs1,572 lbs
28Ethyl chloroformate541-41-31,467 lbs0 lbs1,467 lbs
29Methyl chlorocarbonate79-22-11,449 lbs0 lbs1,449 lbs
30Ethylene oxide75-21-81,436 lbs0 lbs1,436 lbs
31sec-Butyl alcohol78-92-21,434 lbs0 lbs1,434 lbs
32Nitric acid7697-37-21,405 lbs0 lbs1,405 lbs
33tert-Butyl alcohol75-65-01,254 lbs0 lbs1,254 lbs
34n-Butyl alcohol71-36-31,248 lbs0 lbs1,248 lbs
35Dicyclopentadiene77-73-61,178 lbs0 lbs1,178 lbs
36Ethylene glycol107-21-11,023 lbs0 lbs1,023 lbs
37Nonylphenol EthoxylatesN535773 lbs0 lbs773 lbs
38Ethylbenzene100-41-4728 lbs0 lbs728 lbs
39Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size)7664-93-9597 lbs0 lbs597 lbs
40Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution)N5110 lbs370 lbs370 lbs
41Benzyl chloride100-44-7228 lbs0 lbs228 lbs
42Diethanolamine111-42-2106 lbs0 lbs106 lbs
43Diethyl sulfate64-67-585 lbs0 lbs85 lbs
44Zinc compoundsN98248 lbs33 lbs81 lbs
45Epichlorohydrin106-89-842 lbs0 lbs42 lbs
46Antimony compoundsN01020 lbs15 lbs35 lbs
47N,N-Dimethylformamide68-12-234 lbs0 lbs34 lbs
48Acetonitrile75-05-833 lbs0 lbs33 lbs
49Bis(2-chloroethyl) ether111-44-426 lbs0 lbs26 lbs
50Formic acid64-18-621 lbs0 lbs21 lbs
512,4-Dimethylphenol105-67-917 lbs0 lbs17 lbs
52Cumene98-82-815 lbs0 lbs15 lbs
53Phthalic anhydride85-44-913 lbs0 lbs13 lbs
54Antimony And Antimony CompoundsN0105 lbs5 lbs10 lbs
55Nickel compoundsN4950 lbs1 lbs1 lbs
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Top chemicals released near this property (2024 only):
Ammonia, Ethylene, Methanol, Vinyl acetate, Cyclohexane
View the full list of 38 chemicals reported within 2 miles for 2024.
Chemicals Released (2024 Only)(38 chemicals)
#ChemicalCAS#Air (lbs/yr)Water (lbs/yr)Total (lbs/yr)
1Ammonia7664-41-724,363 lbs0 lbs24,363 lbs
2Ethylene74-85-124,034 lbs0 lbs24,034 lbs
3Methanol67-56-115,395 lbs5 lbs15,400 lbs
4Vinyl acetate108-05-411,698 lbs0 lbs11,698 lbs
5Cyclohexane110-82-78,101 lbs0 lbs8,101 lbs
6Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size)7647-01-06,374 lbs0 lbs6,374 lbs
7Isoprene78-79-52,125 lbs0 lbs2,125 lbs
81,3-Butadiene106-99-01,187 lbs0 lbs1,187 lbs
9Chlorine7782-50-5961 lbs0 lbs961 lbs
101,2,4-Trimethylbenzene95-63-6599 lbs0 lbs599 lbs
11NonylphenolN530551 lbs0 lbs551 lbs
12n-Hexane110-54-3521 lbs0 lbs521 lbs
13Chloroacetic acid79-11-8476 lbs0 lbs476 lbs
14Xylene (mixed isomers)1330-20-7451 lbs0 lbs451 lbs
15Propylene oxide75-56-9431 lbs0 lbs431 lbs
16Styrene100-42-5424 lbs0 lbs424 lbs
17Ethylene oxide75-21-8421 lbs0 lbs421 lbs
18Certain glycol ethersN230421 lbs0 lbs421 lbs
19Methyl methacrylate80-62-6387 lbs0 lbs387 lbs
20Toluene108-88-3258 lbs0 lbs258 lbs
21Naphthalene91-20-3223 lbs0 lbs223 lbs
22Nitric acid7697-37-2217 lbs0 lbs217 lbs
23Acrylic acid79-10-7186 lbs0 lbs186 lbs
24Formaldehyde50-00-0145 lbs0 lbs145 lbs
25Ethyl chloroformate541-41-3120 lbs0 lbs120 lbs
26Benzyl chloride100-44-7119 lbs0 lbs119 lbs
27Ethylene glycol107-21-199 lbs0 lbs99 lbs
28Dicyclopentadiene77-73-697 lbs0 lbs97 lbs
29Allyl alcohol107-18-696 lbs0 lbs96 lbs
30Ethylbenzene100-41-494 lbs0 lbs94 lbs
31sec-Butyl alcohol78-92-293 lbs0 lbs93 lbs
32n-Butyl alcohol71-36-385 lbs0 lbs85 lbs
331,2-Butylene oxide106-88-752 lbs0 lbs52 lbs
34Phosgene75-44-527 lbs0 lbs27 lbs
35tert-Butyl alcohol75-65-026 lbs0 lbs26 lbs
36Acetonitrile75-05-824 lbs0 lbs24 lbs
37Methyl chlorocarbonate79-22-113 lbs0 lbs13 lbs
38Acetaldehyde75-07-02 lbs0 lbs2 lbs
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