Home > Analysis: 432 N Live Oak St, Houston, TX 77003

📊 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
432 N LIVE OAK ST HOUSTON 77003
Building Size
2,366 sqft
Total structure area from HCAD building records.
Elevation
35.56 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: 25.56 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
Moderate
Higher pollution than 72% 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)
310 thousand lbs
High
47.6x more than typical Houston property
16 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)
310 thousand lbs
Very High
64.3x 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)
59 lbs
Above Typical
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)310,267 lbs310,200 lbs59 lbs
Typical Houston Property (2024 Only)2 lbs1 lbs0 lbs
This Property (2024 Only)67,900 lbs36,761 lbs0 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 72% of Houston homes
Each bar's width represents the percentage of Houston homes in that pollution range. This property ranks in the 20-29th percentile (top 25% most polluted).

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

n-Hexane, Zinc compounds, Nitric acid, Ammonia, Toluene

View the full list of 20 chemicals below.

Chemicals Released (2014-2024, 10-Year Total) (20 chemicals)

#ChemicalCAS#Air (lbs, 10yr)Water (lbs, 10yr)Total (lbs, 10yr)
1n-Hexane110-54-3125,4320125,432
2Zinc compoundsN98283,486083,486
3Nitric acid7697-37-235,509035,509
4Ammonia7664-41-725,000025,000
5Toluene108-88-323,715023,715
61,2,4-Trimethylbenzene95-63-68,64808,648
7Cyclohexane110-82-72,38902,389
8Lead compoundsN4201,802541,856
9Xylene (mixed isomers)1330-20-71,43401,434
10Copper compoundsN1001,02001,020
11Ethylene glycol107-21-18560856
12Lead And Lead CompoundsN4207380738
13Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region)N09067067
14Chromium7440-47-316525
15Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution)N51125025
16Nickel7440-02-020020
17Chromium and Chromium Compounds(except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region)N09019019
18Nickel compoundsN49513013
19Copper And Copper CompoundsN10010010
20Cobalt7440-48-4004

Top chemicals released near this property (2024 only):

Zinc compounds, n-Hexane, Toluene, Nitric acid, Chromium and Chromium Compounds(except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region)

View the full list of 10 chemicals reported within 2 miles for 2024.

Chemicals Released (2024 Only) (10 chemicals)

#ChemicalCAS#Air (lbs/yr)Water (lbs/yr)Total (lbs/yr)
1Zinc compoundsN9829,014020,571
2n-Hexane110-54-312,290012,290
3Toluene108-88-311,886011,886
4Nitric acid7697-37-275509,446
5Chromium and Chromium Compounds(except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region)N090606,071
6Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution)N511503,795
7Xylene (mixed isomers)1330-20-71,43401,434
81,2,4-Trimethylbenzene95-63-61,21001,210
9Lead And Lead CompoundsN42016101,152
10Lead7439-92-10045