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Environmental risk, tax analysis, and property details for 7215 Gessner Rd, Houston, TX 77040

HCAD #1151210000009
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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
7215 Gessner Rd, Houston, TX 77040
Elevation
97.02 ft
Height above sea level from USGS data.
FEMA Flood Zone
X
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
36.9 acres
12.5% 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 Safe
Safety Margin: 0 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:

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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
51.6th percentile
Property Pollution Ranking
Low
Lower pollution than 52% of Houston homes
Compares pollution within 2mi against 10,000 Houston properties. Lower percentiles = higher pollution.
Industrial Pollution Nearby (10 Years)
3 thousandlbs
Low
2.2x less than typical Houston property
Air Pollution (10 Years)
3 thousandlbs
Typical
1.7x less than typical Houston property
Includes fugitive emissions (leaks) and stack emissions (smokestacks).
Water Pollution (10 Years)
93lbs
Above Typical
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)2,993 lbs2,900 lbs93 lbs
Typical Houston Property (2024 Only)2 lbs1 lbs0 lbs
This Property (2024 Only)48 lbs48 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%
Lower pollution than 52% 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).
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Top chemicals released near this property (past 10 years):
Manganese, Propylene, Zinc compounds, Chromium, Formic acid
View the full list of 10 chemicals below.
Chemicals Released (2014-2024, 10-Year Total)(10 chemicals)
#ChemicalCAS#Air (lbs/10yr)Water (lbs/10yr)Total (lbs/10yr)
1Manganese7439-96-5833 lbs66 lbs899 lbs
2Propylene115-07-1770 lbs0 lbs770 lbs
3Zinc compoundsN982491 lbs0 lbs491 lbs
4Chromium7440-47-3400 lbs0 lbs400 lbs
5Formic acid64-18-6255 lbs0 lbs255 lbs
6Nickel7440-02-092 lbs27 lbs119 lbs
7Copper7440-50-825 lbs0 lbs25 lbs
8Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution)N51118 lbs0 lbs18 lbs
9Manganese compoundsN45013 lbs0 lbs13 lbs
10Lead7439-92-13 lbs0 lbs3 lbs
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Top chemicals released near this property (2024 only):
Chromium, Manganese, Nickel, Copper
View the full list of 4 chemicals reported within 2 miles for 2024.
Chemicals Released (2024 Only)(4 chemicals)
#ChemicalCAS#Air (lbs/yr)Water (lbs/yr)Total (lbs/yr)
1Chromium7440-47-319 lbs0 lbs19 lbs
2Manganese7439-96-516 lbs0 lbs16 lbs
3Nickel7440-02-09 lbs0 lbs9 lbs
4Copper7440-50-84 lbs0 lbs4 lbs
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