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Environmental risk, tax analysis, and property details for 5002 Burma Rd, Houston, TX 77033

HCAD #0751900080026
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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
5002 Burma Rd, Houston, TX 77033
Building Size
1,267sqft
Total structure area from HCAD building records.
Elevation
39.34 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)
49.18 ft
Water surface elevation relative to sea level (NAVD88 datum).
Area Inundated
269.1 acres
91.3% of 500m radius flooded.
Nearest Bayou Stage
N/A
No nearby bayou within monitoring range
Depth-Damage (HCAD Valuation)
$77,437
Based on HCAD building value of $119,135.
Depth-Damage (Neighborhood)
$27,440
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
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
41.2th percentile
Property Pollution Ranking
Moderate
Higher pollution than 59% of Houston homes
Compares pollution within 2mi against 10,000 Houston properties. Lower percentiles = higher pollution.
Industrial Pollution Nearby (10 Years)
40 thousandlbs
Above Typical
6.1x more than typical Houston property
≈ 2 dump trucks of chemicals within 2 miles
Air Pollution (10 Years)
40 thousandlbs
Above Typical
8.2x more than typical Houston property
Includes fugitive emissions (leaks) and stack emissions (smokestacks).
Water Pollution (10 Years)
0lbs
Low
Discharges to bayous, streams, and drainage systems.
Facilities Nearby
6
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)39,604 lbs39,604 lbs0 lbs
Typical Houston Property (2024 Only)2 lbs1 lbs0 lbs
This Property (2024 Only)2,089 lbs2,089 lbs0 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 59% of Houston homes
Each bar's width represents the percentage of Houston homes in that pollution range. This property ranks in the 40-49th percentile (slightly higher than average).
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Top chemicals released near this property (past 10 years):
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone, Certain glycol ethers, Zinc compounds, Nitric acid, Hydrogen fluoride
View the full list of 13 chemicals below.
Chemicals Released (2014-2024, 10-Year Total)(13 chemicals)
#ChemicalCAS#Air (lbs/10yr)Water (lbs/10yr)Total (lbs/10yr)
1N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone872-50-437,616 lbs0 lbs37,616 lbs
2Certain glycol ethersN2301,884 lbs0 lbs1,884 lbs
3Zinc compoundsN98238 lbs0 lbs38 lbs
4Nitric acid7697-37-224 lbs0 lbs24 lbs
5Hydrogen fluoride7664-39-312 lbs0 lbs12 lbs
6Boron trifluoride7637-07-210 lbs0 lbs10 lbs
7Nickel compoundsN4958 lbs0 lbs8 lbs
8Cyanide compoundsN1064 lbs0 lbs4 lbs
9Nickel And Nickel CompoundsN4952 lbs0 lbs2 lbs
10Copper compoundsN1002 lbs0 lbs2 lbs
11Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region)N0902 lbs0 lbs2 lbs
12Lead7439-92-11 lbs0 lbs1 lbs
13Manganese And Manganese CompoundsN4501 lbs0 lbs1 lbs
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Top chemicals released near this property (2024 only):
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone, Nitric acid, Zinc compounds, Cyanide compounds, Nickel compounds
View the full list of 5 chemicals reported within 2 miles for 2024.
Chemicals Released (2024 Only)(5 chemicals)
#ChemicalCAS#Air (lbs/yr)Water (lbs/yr)Total (lbs/yr)
1N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone872-50-42,081 lbs0 lbs2,081 lbs
2Nitric acid7697-37-23 lbs0 lbs3 lbs
3Zinc compoundsN9823 lbs0 lbs3 lbs
4Cyanide compoundsN1061 lbs0 lbs1 lbs
5Nickel compoundsN4951 lbs0 lbs1 lbs
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