Home > Analysis: 365 Weimer Lagoon Rd, La Porte, TX 77571 05/14/2025

📊 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
365 WEIMER LAGOON RD LA PORTE 77571
Building Size
2,320 sqft
Total structure area from HCAD building records.
Elevation
19.98 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: 9.98 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
High
Higher pollution than 87% 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)
3.67 million lbs
Extremely High
563.0x more than typical Houston property
184 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)
3.65 million lbs
Extremely High
757.9x 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)
16 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)3,673,421 lbs3,654,779 lbs16,336 lbs
Typical Houston Property (2024 Only)2 lbs1 lbs0 lbs
This Property (2024 Only)2,111,904 lbs327,227 lbs1,275 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 87% of Houston homes
Each bar's width represents the percentage of Houston homes in that pollution range. This property ranks in the 10-19th percentile (top 15% most polluted).

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

n-Hexane, Ammonia, Toluene, Ethylene, Nitric acid

View the full list of 68 chemicals below.

Chemicals Released (2014-2024, 10-Year Total) (68 chemicals)

#ChemicalCAS#Air (lbs, 10yr)Water (lbs, 10yr)Total (lbs, 10yr)
1n-Hexane110-54-31,028,98801,028,988
2Ammonia7664-41-7501,457123501,600
3Toluene108-88-3430,8960430,896
4Ethylene74-85-1420,1450420,145
5Nitric acid7697-37-2397,46755397,547
6Methanol67-56-1254,3020254,302
7Acrylonitrile107-13-183,639083,639
8n-Butyl alcohol71-36-355,641055,641
9Hydroquinone123-31-942,495042,495
10Molybdenum trioxide1313-27-537,6553,22740,897
11Propylene115-07-136,801036,801
12Methyl isobutyl ketone108-10-136,313036,313
13Xylene (mixed isomers)1330-20-733,103033,103
14Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size)7647-01-033,058033,058
15Hydrogen sulfide7783-06-431,678031,678
16Cumene98-82-831,173031,173
17Phenol108-95-230,497030,497
18Vinyl acetate108-05-422,306022,306
19Propylene oxide75-56-916,766016,766
20Styrene100-42-513,938013,938
21Nickel compoundsN49511,7951,90513,715
22Acetaldehyde75-07-012,256012,256
23Benzene71-43-210,536010,536
24Chlorine7782-50-510,430010,430
25Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution)N511309,8859,930
26tert-Butyl alcohol75-65-06,83706,837
27Cobalt compoundsN0965,8718866,772
28Diphenylamine122-39-45,85105,851
29Ethylbenzene100-41-45,30705,307
30Nickel And Nickel CompoundsN4954,878624,940
31Cobalt And Cobalt CompoundsN0964,551424,593
32Chloroacetic acid79-11-84,17504,175
33Acrylic acid79-10-73,53203,532
34Allyl alcohol107-18-63,38903,389
35Methyl methacrylate80-62-63,05203,052
36Formaldehyde50-00-02,7381022,840
371,2-Butylene oxide106-88-72,34802,348
38Ethylene oxide75-21-82,22202,222
39Mercury7439-97-6002,200
40Dimethylamine124-40-32,00902,009
41Phosgene75-44-51,95801,958
42Aluminum oxide (fibrous forms)1344-28-11,75001,750
43Ethyl chloroformate541-41-31,46701,467
44Methyl chlorocarbonate79-22-11,44901,449
45sec-Butyl alcohol78-92-21,43401,434
46Dicyclopentadiene77-73-61,17801,178
471,2,4-Trimethylbenzene95-63-61,06501,065
48Maleic anhydride108-31-69660966
49Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size)7664-93-95970597
50Manganese7439-96-55110511
51Benzoyl chloride98-88-44690469
52Hydrazine302-01-24370437
53Cyclohexane110-82-74180418
54Lead And Lead CompoundsN42021110221
55Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7))N04014530175
56Lead compoundsN4201384142
57Copper compoundsN1001326138
58Naphthalene91-20-396096
59Ethylene glycol107-21-177077
60Chloromethane74-87-351051
61Chromium7440-47-345045
62N,N-Dimethylformamide68-12-234034
63Phthalic anhydride85-44-913013
64Butyl acrylate141-32-2505
65Bis(2-chloroethyl) ether111-44-4303
66Certain glycol ethersN230303
67Cumene hydroperoxide80-15-9202
68Boron trifluoride7637-07-2101

Top chemicals released near this property (2024 only):

Methanol, Aluminum oxide (fibrous forms), Allyl alcohol, n-Hexane, Toluene

View the full list of 59 chemicals reported within 2 miles for 2024.

Chemicals Released (2024 Only) (59 chemicals)

#ChemicalCAS#Air (lbs/yr)Water (lbs/yr)Total (lbs/yr)
1Methanol67-56-112,1370534,953
2Aluminum oxide (fibrous forms)1344-28-12500353,010
3Allyl alcohol107-18-6960233,588
4n-Hexane110-54-3116,9010132,814
5Toluene108-88-314,2590116,676
6tert-Butyl alcohol75-65-04930109,357
7Dimethylamine124-40-3228091,985
8Molybdenum trioxide1313-27-52,77048279,984
9Ethylene74-85-172,000072,000
10Ammonia7664-41-753,155554,981
11Diphenylamine122-39-4105048,731
121,2,4-Trimethylbenzene95-63-699044,035
13Xylene (mixed isomers)1330-20-7723039,275
14Copper7440-50-80027,230
15Chloroacetic acid79-11-8476020,694
16Styrene100-42-5530017,694
17Nickel And Nickel CompoundsN49582812,690
18Nonylphenol EthoxylatesN5350011,809
19Propylene115-07-110,035010,035
20Nitric acid7697-37-29,49059,500
21Nickel compoundsN4951,0171087,851
22Dicyclopentadiene77-73-69707,551
23Vinyl acetate108-05-42,41807,117
24Phenol108-95-21,87506,506
25Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size)7647-01-06,25506,255
26Cumene98-82-82,61605,324
27Chromium and Chromium Compounds(except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region)N090005,055
28Hydroquinone123-31-94,86204,862
29n-Butyl alcohol71-36-31,01704,633
30Naphthalene91-20-31204,436
31Methyl isobutyl ketone108-10-13,99703,997
32Hydrogen sulfide7783-06-43,59603,596
33sec-Butyl alcohol78-92-29303,447
34Ethylene oxide75-21-848303,183
35Ethylbenzene100-41-427502,926
36Cobalt compoundsN096455362,816
37Cumene hydroperoxide80-15-9001,560
38Ethylene glycol107-21-1301,147
39Acetaldehyde75-07-049401,132
40Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution)N51106221,122
41Benzene71-43-21,09001,090
42Chlorine7782-50-59610961
43Cobalt And Cobalt CompoundsN096828917
44Formaldehyde50-00-01540667
45Maleic anhydride108-31-61780578
46Propylene oxide75-56-94310431
47Dimethyl phthalate131-11-300406
48Methyl methacrylate80-62-63870391
49Cyclohexane110-82-7650356
50Acrylic acid79-10-71860192
51Ethyl chloroformate541-41-31200120
52Lead And Lead CompoundsN42016168
531,2-Butylene oxide106-88-752052
54Hydrazine302-01-239039
55Benzoyl chloride98-88-433033
56Phosgene75-44-527027
57Methyl chlorocarbonate79-22-113013
58Acrylonitrile107-13-1004
59Aniline62-53-3002