Missouri City, Texas Natural Disasters | Fort Bend County Hazard Db

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Hazard Score

28 Catastrophes Recorded

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Missouri-City, Texas

23 Land Tracts in Fort Bend County , Watershed

Wildfire Risk: Very Low

Tornado Risk: Low

Hurricane Risk: Moderate

Hail Risk: Low

Flood Risk: Very High

Tsunami Risk: Very Low

Earthquake Risk: Very Low

Wind Risk: Low

HAZARDS

15

Power Transmission Lines

0

Coastlines

3

Water Bodies

0

Fault Lines

EMERGENCY SERVICES

3

Hazard Shelters

2

Fire Stations

0

Hospitals

1

Police Stations

COMMUNITY PROFILE

Fort Bend, Texas faces a relatively high risk of natural disasters, with a risk score of 99.07. The county is susceptible to various hazards, including floods, hurricanes, and thunderstorms. Historical data shows that flooding is a significant concern, with a frequency of 1.79 events per year, impacting agricultural and residential areas. The area also experiences a high frequency of thunderstorms, with 92.16 events per year, leading to lightning-related risks.

The geographic location of Fort Bend County contributes to its vulnerability to natural disasters. The presence of water bodies like rivers and creeks increases the risk of flooding during heavy rainfall events. Additionally, the county's proximity to the Gulf of Mexico heightens the threat of hurricanes and tropical storms. Fault lines in the region also pose a risk of earthquakes, albeit with lower frequency. The county's flat terrain makes it more susceptible to water-related disasters, as water drainage and runoff ... Read More

CLIMATE OVERVIEW

Average Temperature

21 °F Cold

Average Precipitation

1245 mm Moderately High

Average Humidity

89% Very High

Plant Hardiness

9/10 Very High

NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE

Hurricane Imelda

2019-09-19

Flooding

Tropical Storm Imelda

2019-09-19

Flooding

Torrential Rain

2019-05-06

Tornado

2017-08-25

Flooding

Tropical Storm Harvey

2017-08-25

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