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Complete Property Analysis

Environmental risk, tax analysis, and property details for 8626 Findlay St, Houston, TX 77017

HCAD #0402000000031
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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
8626 Findlay St, Houston, TX 77017
Building Size
1,524sqft
Total structure area from HCAD building records.
Elevation
26.94 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)
36.78 ft
Water surface elevation relative to sea level (NAVD88 datum).
Area Inundated
248.2 acres
84.2% of 500m radius flooded.
Nearest Bayou Stage
N/A
No nearby bayou within monitoring range
Depth-Damage (HCAD Valuation)
$54,369
Based on HCAD building value of $83,646.
Depth-Damage (Neighborhood)
$70,917
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
11.4th percentile
Property Pollution Ranking
High
Higher pollution than 89% of Houston homes
Compares pollution within 2mi against 10,000 Houston properties. Lower percentiles = higher pollution.
Industrial Pollution Nearby (10 Years)
5.42 millionlbs
Extremely High
830.4x more than typical Houston property
≈ 271 dump trucks of chemicals within 2 miles
Air Pollution (10 Years)
5.31 millionlbs
Extremely High
1100.8x more than typical Houston property
Includes fugitive emissions (leaks) and stack emissions (smokestacks).
Water Pollution (10 Years)
109 thousandlbs
Extremely High
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)5,417,580 lbs5,308,545 lbs109,034 lbs
Typical Houston Property (2024 Only)2 lbs1 lbs0 lbs
This Property (2024 Only)399,962 lbs384,514 lbs15,448 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 89% 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):
Styrene, Ammonia, Propylene, 1,3-Butadiene, Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size)
View the full list of 50 chemicals below.
Chemicals Released (2014-2024, 10-Year Total)(50 chemicals)
#ChemicalCAS#Air (lbs/10yr)Water (lbs/10yr)Total (lbs/10yr)
1Styrene100-42-51,723,771 lbs7,271 lbs1,731,042 lbs
2Ammonia7664-41-71,411,439 lbs29,897 lbs1,441,336 lbs
3Propylene115-07-1757,373 lbs0 lbs757,373 lbs
41,3-Butadiene106-99-0435,764 lbs1 lbs435,765 lbs
5Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size)7664-93-9376,938 lbs0 lbs376,938 lbs
6Methyl tert-butyl ether1634-04-4267,534 lbs0 lbs267,534 lbs
7Ethylene74-85-1167,323 lbs0 lbs167,323 lbs
8Methanol67-56-157,515 lbs39,325 lbs96,841 lbs
9N,N-Dimethylformamide68-12-222,161 lbs88 lbs22,249 lbs
10Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution)N5110 lbs21,954 lbs21,954 lbs
11Benzene71-43-216,925 lbs363 lbs17,288 lbs
12tert-Butyl alcohol75-65-015,278 lbs0 lbs15,278 lbs
13Ethylene glycol107-21-114,690 lbs0 lbs14,690 lbs
14n-Hexane110-54-312,807 lbs0 lbs12,807 lbs
151,4-Dioxane123-91-110,779 lbs0 lbs10,779 lbs
16Sodium nitrite7632-00-00 lbs9,470 lbs9,470 lbs
17Hydrogen sulfide7783-06-46,306 lbs0 lbs6,306 lbs
18Xylene (mixed isomers)1330-20-72,947 lbs0 lbs2,947 lbs
19Phthalic anhydride85-44-92,000 lbs0 lbs2,000 lbs
20Vinyl acetate108-05-41,608 lbs0 lbs1,608 lbs
21Toluene108-88-31,278 lbs69 lbs1,347 lbs
22Acetaldehyde75-07-01,011 lbs0 lbs1,011 lbs
23Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size)7647-01-0999 lbs0 lbs999 lbs
24Lead7439-92-1397 lbs44 lbs442 lbs
251,1,1,2-Tetrachloroethane630-20-6434 lbs0 lbs434 lbs
26Polycyclic aromatic compoundsN5903 lbs410 lbs413 lbs
27Carbon disulfide75-15-0351 lbs0 lbs351 lbs
28Ethylbenzene100-41-4205 lbs59 lbs264 lbs
29Naphthalene91-20-3146 lbs72 lbs218 lbs
30Chlorine7782-50-5120 lbs0 lbs120 lbs
31Dimethylamine124-40-390 lbs0 lbs90 lbs
32Lead And Lead CompoundsN42063 lbs10 lbs73 lbs
33Vanadium compoundsN77065 lbs0 lbs65 lbs
34Isoprene78-79-560 lbs0 lbs60 lbs
35Boron trifluoride7637-07-236 lbs0 lbs36 lbs
36Allyl alcohol107-18-634 lbs0 lbs34 lbs
37Methoxone sodium salt3653-48-320 lbs0 lbs20 lbs
38Triethylamine121-44-817 lbs0 lbs17 lbs
39Acrolein107-02-813 lbs0 lbs13 lbs
40Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region)N09011 lbs0 lbs11 lbs
41Hydroquinone123-31-99 lbs0 lbs9 lbs
42Chromium and Chromium Compounds(except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region)N0908 lbs0 lbs8 lbs
43Mercury compoundsN4583 lbs1 lbs4 lbs
44Diaminotoluene (mixed isomers)25376-45-84 lbs0 lbs4 lbs
45Pyridine110-86-13 lbs0 lbs3 lbs
46Chloroethane75-00-32 lbs0 lbs2 lbs
47p-Cresol106-44-52 lbs0 lbs2 lbs
482,4-Diaminotoluene95-80-71 lbs0 lbs1 lbs
49Trichloroethylene79-01-61 lbs0 lbs1 lbs
50Cyclohexane110-82-71 lbs0 lbs1 lbs
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Top chemicals released near this property (2024 only):
Styrene, Ammonia, Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size), 1,3-Butadiene, Propylene
View the full list of 31 chemicals reported within 2 miles for 2024.
Chemicals Released (2024 Only)(31 chemicals)
#ChemicalCAS#Air (lbs/yr)Water (lbs/yr)Total (lbs/yr)
1Styrene100-42-5130,675 lbs291 lbs130,967 lbs
2Ammonia7664-41-7101,857 lbs78 lbs101,934 lbs
3Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size)7664-93-950,698 lbs0 lbs50,698 lbs
41,3-Butadiene106-99-030,971 lbs0 lbs30,971 lbs
5Propylene115-07-124,891 lbs0 lbs24,891 lbs
6Methanol67-56-17,001 lbs14,541 lbs21,542 lbs
7Methyl tert-butyl ether1634-04-418,336 lbs0 lbs18,336 lbs
8Ethylene74-85-18,214 lbs0 lbs8,214 lbs
9Ethylene glycol107-21-15,094 lbs0 lbs5,094 lbs
10N,N-Dimethylformamide68-12-21,641 lbs0 lbs1,641 lbs
11Benzene71-43-21,100 lbs110 lbs1,210 lbs
12n-Hexane110-54-31,106 lbs0 lbs1,106 lbs
13tert-Butyl alcohol75-65-01,021 lbs0 lbs1,021 lbs
14Hydrogen sulfide7783-06-4592 lbs0 lbs592 lbs
15Sodium nitrite7632-00-00 lbs371 lbs371 lbs
161,4-Dioxane123-91-1328 lbs0 lbs328 lbs
17Carbon disulfide75-15-0241 lbs0 lbs241 lbs
18Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size)7647-01-0221 lbs0 lbs221 lbs
191,1,1,2-Tetrachloroethane630-20-6212 lbs0 lbs212 lbs
20Xylene (mixed isomers)1330-20-7124 lbs0 lbs124 lbs
21Toluene108-88-3110 lbs4 lbs114 lbs
22Polycyclic aromatic compoundsN5901 lbs40 lbs41 lbs
23Lead And Lead CompoundsN42031 lbs5 lbs36 lbs
24Dimethylamine124-40-323 lbs0 lbs23 lbs
25Naphthalene91-20-32 lbs7 lbs9 lbs
26Isoprene78-79-58 lbs0 lbs8 lbs
27Ethylbenzene100-41-45 lbs1 lbs6 lbs
28Vinyl acetate108-05-45 lbs0 lbs5 lbs
29Chromium and Chromium Compounds(except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region)N0902 lbs0 lbs2 lbs
30Boron trifluoride7637-07-21 lbs0 lbs1 lbs
31Acetaldehyde75-07-01 lbs0 lbs1 lbs
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