Wildfire Risk: Very Low


Tornado Risk: Low


Hurricane Risk: High


Hail Risk: Low


Flood Risk: Very High


Tsunami Risk: Very Low


Earthquake Risk: Very Low


Wind Risk: Low

HAZARDS

9

Power Transmission Lines

0

Coastlines

0

Water Bodies

0

Fault Lines

EMERGENCY SERVICES

1

Hazard Shelters

3

Fire Stations

2

Hospitals

2

Police Stations

COMMUNITY PROFILE

Harris County, Texas, faces a very high risk of natural disasters, with a comprehensive risk assessment indicating a risk score of 99.97, categorizing it as a very high-risk area. Specific hazards include flooding, hailstorms, hurricanes, and thunderstorms, with potential impacts on the population of over 4.7 million. The county has experienced significant damage and economic losses due to these events in the past.

The region's proximity to the Gulf of Mexico makes it susceptible to hurricanes and tropical storms, with coastlines and water bodies increasing the risk of flooding. Additionally, the presence of fault lines and the relatively low-lying topography of the area contribute to the heightened risk of natural disasters. Geological features such as high winds from thunderstorms, lightning strikes, and heavy rainfall further compound the risk, with historical events showing a consistent pattern of extreme weather events affecting the region.

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CLIMATE OVERVIEW

Average Temperature
21 °F Cold

Average Precipitation
1219 mm Moderately High

Average Humidity
83% Moderately High

Plant Hardiness
9/10 Very High

NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE

Harris 3619

2022-07-04

Hailstorm

2020-05-24

Hailstorm

2020-04-24

Hailstorm

2020-04-24

Hurricane Imelda

2019-09-19

Flooding

Tropical Storm Imelda

2019-09-19

Flooding

Torrential Rain

2019-05-06

Flooding

Tropical Storm Harvey

2017-08-25

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2016-05-26

Tornado

2016-04-27

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2016-04-18

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2016-03-08

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2015-05-05

Hailstorm

2015-04-19

Hailstorm

2014-07-07

Flooding

Torrential Rain

2012-07-13

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2009-04-17

Hailstorm

2007-11-21

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2007-08-16

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2007-06-26

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2007-01-15

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2006-10-15

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2006-05-28

Hailstorm

2006-05-04

Hailstorm

2005-04-11

Hailstorm

2005-03-21

Tornado

2004-11-17

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2004-11-15

Hailstorm

2004-07-23

Tornado

2004-05-01

Hailstorm

2004-04-10

Hurricane Grace

2003-09-02

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2003-02-22

Tornado

2002-10-08

Hailstorm

2001-04-16

Hailstorm

2000-07-23

Hailstorm

2000-04-07

Flooding

Tropical Cyclone

1998-09-11

Hailstorm

1998-04-27

Flooding

Heavy Rain

1997-06-19

Tornado

1997-05-30

Flooding

Heavy Rain

1994-10-17

Flooding

Heavy Rain

1992-03-04

Flooding

Heavy Rain

1990-04-26

Flooding

Heavy Rain

1989-05-15

Tornado

1986-02-05

Tornado

1983-05-20

Tornado

1983-05-20

Hailstorm

1980-10-28

Tornado

1980-05-17

Hailstorm

1975-05-29

Tornado

1974-09-12

Hailstorm

1973-04-25

Tornado

1972-07-04

Tornado

1959-04-08