Hazard Score
24 Catastrophes Recorded
HAZARDS
3
Power Transmission Lines
0
Coastlines
0
Water Bodies
0
Fault Lines
EMERGENCY SERVICES
0
Hazard Shelters
1
Fire Stations
0
Hospitals
1
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
NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE
Flooding
Tropical Storm Imelda
2019-09-19Flooding
Torrential Rain
2019-05-06Flooding
Tropical Storm Harvey
2017-08-25Flooding
Heavy Rain
2016-05-26Flooding
Heavy Rain
2016-04-18Flooding
Heavy Rain
2016-03-08Flooding
Torrential Rain
2012-07-13Flooding
Heavy Rain
2009-04-17Flooding
Heavy Rain
2007-08-16Flooding
Heavy Rain
2007-06-26Flooding
Heavy Rain
2007-01-15Flooding
Heavy Rain
2006-10-15Flooding
Heavy Rain
2006-05-28Flooding
Heavy Rain
2003-02-22Flooding
Tropical Cyclone
2001-06-06Flooding
Tropical Cyclone
1998-09-11Flooding
Heavy Rain
1997-06-19Flooding
Heavy Rain
1994-10-17Flooding
Heavy Rain
1992-03-04Flooding
Heavy Rain
1990-04-26Flooding
Tropical Cyclone
1989-10-15Hurricane Allison
1989-07-01
Flooding
Heavy Rain
1989-05-15Hailstorm
1956-01-31