Home > Analysis: 1231 Mira Colina Rd, Channelview, TX 77530 11/01/2024

📊 Environmental Assessment Report

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.

🌊 Part 1: Flood Risk Analysis

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
1231 MIRA COLINA RD CHANNELVIEW 77530
Building Size
2,419 sqft
Total structure area from HCAD building records.
Elevation
32.85 ft
Height above sea level from USGS data.
FEMA Flood Zone
X
Moderate to Low Risk - Outside 500-year floodplain
Overall Risk
Very Low
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
Very Low
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
N/A
Data not available
Nearest Bayou Stage
N/A
No nearby bayou within monitoring range
Depth-Damage Estimate (HCAD Valuation)
$0
Property not flooded at current water level. No damage to calculate.
Depth-Damage Estimate (Neighborhood Comparison)
$0
Property not flooded at current water level. No damage to calculate.
Analysis Method
COG Bathtub 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: 22.85 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:

Open Interactive Analysis Tool

Flood Risk Recommendations

Based on the property's flood risk profile, here are specific action items to consider.

  • FEMA Zone X (minimal hazard) - flood insurance available at preferred rates.
  • Review the interactive flood simulator to understand how different rainfall events could affect this property.
  • Contact Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD) for drainage projects and flood information.

🏭 Part 2: Industrial Pollution Exposure

Property Pollution Ranking
Very High
Higher pollution than 96% of Houston homes
This ranking compares pollution levels within 2 miles of this property against 10,000 randomly sampled Houston metro properties. Lower percentiles indicate higher pollution exposure.
Industrial Pollution Nearby (Last 10 Years)
49.48 million lbs
Extremely High
7584.4x more than typical Houston property
2.5K dump trucks of chemicals within 2 miles
Total chemical releases from all industrial facilities within a 2-mile radius over the past decade (2014–2024). Data from EPA's Toxic Release Inventory tracking air, water, and land discharges.
💨 Air Pollution (Last 10 Years)
10.67 million lbs
Extremely High
2212.4x more than typical Houston property
Chemicals released into the air from nearby facilities over 10 years. Includes both fugitive emissions (leaks, evaporation) and stack emissions (smokestacks, vents). May affect local air quality.
💧 Water Pollution (Last 10 Years)
19 thousand lbs
Extremely High
Chemical discharges to surface water (bayous, streams, drainage) from industrial facilities within 2 miles over the past decade. May impact local waterways and drainage systems.

❤️ 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)49,482,864 lbs10,668,852 lbs18,529 lbs
Typical Houston Property (2024 Only)2 lbs1 lbs0 lbs
This Property (2024 Only)3,005,099 lbs1,136,104 lbs1,258 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 96% of Houston homes
Each bar's width represents the percentage of Houston homes in that pollution range. This property ranks in the 0-9th percentile (top 10% most polluted).

Top chemicals released near this property (past 10 years):

Methanol, Ethylbenzene, Acetophenone, Styrene, 1,3-Butadiene

View the full list of 58 chemicals below.

Chemicals Released (2014-2024, 10-Year Total) (58 chemicals)

#ChemicalCAS#Air (lbs, 10yr)Water (lbs, 10yr)Total (lbs, 10yr)
1Methanol67-56-1482,434020,434,430
2Ethylbenzene100-41-4774,37506,643,144
3Acetophenone98-86-2147,70406,062,474
4Styrene100-42-5484,06202,936,273
51,3-Butadiene106-99-01,885,93501,885,935
6Allyl alcohol107-18-656,68701,530,217
7Benzene71-43-2854,109891,151,242
8Propylene115-07-11,006,75601,006,756
9Propylene oxide75-56-9748,0880821,764
10Ammonia7664-41-7796,9169,735806,651
11Phenol108-95-22,4270742,109
12Acetonitrile75-05-8373,8370726,784
13Ethylene74-85-1698,3850698,385
14Acetaldehyde75-07-0587,5420587,542
15tert-Butyl alcohol75-65-0108,9350557,508
16Toluene108-88-3247,0020503,191
17n-Butyl alcohol71-36-33,7520466,313
18N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone872-50-42,7530427,839
19Naphthalene91-20-3291,9210291,921
20Methyl tert-butyl ether1634-04-4230,1360251,110
21n-Hexane110-54-3217,2850217,285
22Isoprene78-79-5159,5490159,549
23Cumene98-82-894,7060125,192
24Tetrachloroethylene127-18-4105,0050105,005
25Xylene (mixed isomers)1330-20-799,4990103,435
261,2,4-Trimethylbenzene95-63-657,622057,622
27Dicyclopentadiene77-73-650,936050,936
28Propionaldehyde123-38-613,598036,618
29Ethylene oxide75-21-826,715026,715
30Chlorine7782-50-515,020015,020
31Molybdenum trioxide1313-27-510,461010,461
32Cyclohexane110-82-77,97507,975
33Cyclohexanol108-93-05,78205,782
34Maleic anhydride108-31-65,32305,323
35Phenanthrene85-01-83,78803,788
36Copper compoundsN10003,6943,694
37Furan110-00-92,94102,941
38Nickel7440-02-03152,5272,842
39Crotonaldehyde4170-30-32,75002,750
40Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region)N0903569601,316
41Vinyl acetate108-05-41,16101,161
42sec-Butyl alcohol78-92-29480948
43Copper And Copper CompoundsN1000917917
44Chromium7440-47-381726843
45Formic acid64-18-67030703
46Anthracene120-12-77000700
47Acrolein107-02-84450445
48Chromium and Chromium Compounds(except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region)N090160282442
49Lead7439-92-138299337
501,2-Butylene oxide106-88-71640164
51Barium And Barium CompoundsN0401250125
52Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7))N0401250125
53Mercury7439-97-622055
54Polycyclic aromatic compoundsN59035035
55Dioxin and dioxin-like compoundsN15018018
56Isobutyraldehyde78-84-2808
57Certain glycol ethersN230101
58Acetamide60-35-5101

Top chemicals released near this property (2024 only):

Methanol, Ethylbenzene, Acetophenone, 1,3-Butadiene, Benzene

View the full list of 51 chemicals reported within 2 miles for 2024.

Chemicals Released (2024 Only) (51 chemicals)

#ChemicalCAS#Air (lbs/yr)Water (lbs/yr)Total (lbs/yr)
1Methanol67-56-146,1540762,818
2Ethylbenzene100-41-481,9320523,124
3Acetophenone98-86-210,5850370,956
41,3-Butadiene106-99-0226,7670226,767
5Benzene71-43-2105,6500132,258
6Propylene115-07-1126,1260126,126
7Styrene100-42-525,2990118,635
8Acetonitrile75-05-828,3550102,022
9Propylene oxide75-56-984,847094,712
10Ammonia7664-41-792,03782692,863
11Allyl alcohol107-18-61,916087,173
12Acetaldehyde75-07-058,529058,529
13Ethylene74-85-146,945046,945
14Toluene108-88-322,058037,480
15Methyl tert-butyl ether1634-04-431,577032,921
16n-Hexane110-54-328,863029,003
17Naphthalene91-20-328,207028,293
18tert-Butyl alcohol75-65-025,572027,089
19Isoprene78-79-519,021019,021
20n-Butyl alcohol71-36-3169014,730
21Tetrachloroethylene127-18-412,768012,768
22Xylene (mixed isomers)1330-20-78,26709,273
23Phenol108-95-215406,862
24Barium And Barium CompoundsN0403505,615
25Nickel7440-02-0361034,933
261,2,4-Trimethylbenzene95-63-64,25704,460
27Dicyclopentadiene77-73-64,11104,130
28Cumene98-82-81,67503,684
29Molybdenum trioxide1313-27-53,52103,521
30Ethylene oxide75-21-83,09703,097
31N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone872-50-413002,482
32Propionaldehyde123-38-672602,467
33Chromium and Chromium Compounds(except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region)N0903121,802
34Furan110-00-91,57401,574
35Crotonaldehyde4170-30-31,39601,396
36Copper And Copper CompoundsN10002631,371
37Cyclohexane110-82-71,36601,366
38Chlorine7782-50-51,17401,174
39Vinyl acetate108-05-43530360
40Phenanthrene85-01-82530356
41Lead7439-92-11564341
42sec-Butyl alcohol78-92-22850285
43Chromium7440-47-31360136
44Anthracene120-12-749049
45Mercury7439-97-63047
46Formic acid64-18-641041
47Acrolein107-02-829029
481,2-Butylene oxide106-88-7707
49Isobutyraldehyde78-84-2404
50Dioxin and dioxin-like compoundsN150202
51Polycyclic aromatic compoundsN590101