Complete Property Analysis

Environmental risk, tax analysis, and property details for 9103 Emmott Rd, Houston, TX 77040

HCAD #0132170080001
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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 AO
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
9103 Emmott Rd, Houston, TX 77040
Elevation
94.01 ft
Height above sea level from USGS data.
FEMA Flood Zone
AO
High Risk - Sheet flow flooding
Overall Risk
Moderate
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
Moderate
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
38.9 acres
13.2% 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 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
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
51.0th percentile
Property Pollution Ranking
Low
Lower pollution than 51% of Houston homes
Compares pollution within 2mi against 10,000 Houston properties. Lower percentiles = higher pollution.
Industrial Pollution Nearby (10 Years)
4 thousandlbs
Typical
1.6x less than typical Houston property
Air Pollution (10 Years)
4 thousandlbs
Typical
1.2x less than typical Houston property
Includes fugitive emissions (leaks) and stack emissions (smokestacks).
Water Pollution (10 Years)
62lbs
Above Typical
Discharges to bayous, streams, and drainage systems.
Facilities Nearby
11
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)4,186 lbs4,124 lbs62 lbs
Typical Houston Property (2024 Only)2 lbs1 lbs0 lbs
This Property (2024 Only)116 lbs101 lbs15 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 51% 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):
Zinc compounds, Propylene, Manganese, Chromium, 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol
View the full list of 9 chemicals below.
Chemicals Released (2014-2024, 10-Year Total)(9 chemicals)
#ChemicalCAS#Air (lbs/10yr)Water (lbs/10yr)Total (lbs/10yr)
1Zinc compoundsN9821,351 lbs52 lbs1,403 lbs
2Propylene115-07-1985 lbs0 lbs985 lbs
3Manganese7439-96-5588 lbs0 lbs588 lbs
4Chromium7440-47-3448 lbs0 lbs448 lbs
54,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol80-05-7286 lbs5 lbs291 lbs
6Formic acid64-18-6255 lbs0 lbs255 lbs
7Nickel7440-02-0119 lbs0 lbs119 lbs
8Copper7440-50-849 lbs0 lbs49 lbs
9Triglycidyl isocyanurate2451-62-943 lbs5 lbs48 lbs
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Top chemicals released near this property (2024 only):
Chromium, Manganese, Triglycidyl isocyanurate, Nickel, Zinc compounds
View the full list of 7 chemicals reported within 2 miles for 2024.
Chemicals Released (2024 Only)(7 chemicals)
#ChemicalCAS#Air (lbs/yr)Water (lbs/yr)Total (lbs/yr)
1Chromium7440-47-330 lbs0 lbs30 lbs
2Manganese7439-96-520 lbs0 lbs20 lbs
3Triglycidyl isocyanurate2451-62-912 lbs5 lbs17 lbs
4Nickel7440-02-016 lbs0 lbs16 lbs
5Zinc compoundsN98211 lbs5 lbs16 lbs
6Copper7440-50-811 lbs0 lbs11 lbs
74,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol80-05-71 lbs5 lbs6 lbs
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