Home > Analysis: 826 Kentucky St, Deer Park, TX 77536 10/22/2025

📊 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
826 KENTUCKY ST DEER PARK 77536
Building Size
2,000 sqft
Total structure area from HCAD building records.
Elevation
22.61 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: 12.61 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 92% 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)
17.2 million lbs
Extremely High
2635.6x more than typical Houston property
860 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)
10.35 million lbs
Extremely High
2146.4x 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)
6.84 million 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)17,195,496 lbs10,350,706 lbs6,844,713 lbs
Typical Houston Property (2024 Only)2 lbs1 lbs0 lbs
This Property (2024 Only)1,646,071 lbs1,232,957 lbs258,043 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 92% 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):

Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution), Ethylene, 1,3-Butadiene, Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size), Propylene

View the full list of 98 chemicals below.

Chemicals Released (2014-2024, 10-Year Total) (98 chemicals)

#ChemicalCAS#Air (lbs, 10yr)Water (lbs, 10yr)Total (lbs, 10yr)
1Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution)N51106,472,3336,472,333
2Ethylene74-85-11,685,01601,685,016
31,3-Butadiene106-99-01,021,400451,021,445
4Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size)7664-93-91,016,21501,016,215
5Propylene115-07-1989,8190989,819
6Cumene98-82-8851,544882852,426
7Ammonia7664-41-7663,25812,151675,409
8Phenol108-95-2634,1561,108635,264
9Toluene108-88-3510,897199511,096
10Benzene71-43-2434,346242434,588
11Methanol67-56-1266,482133,638400,120
12n-Hexane110-54-3274,14710274,157
13Xylene (mixed isomers)1330-20-7255,366179255,545
14Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size)7647-01-0234,0600234,060
15Hydrogen sulfide7783-06-4211,3832,545213,928
16Vinyl chloride75-01-4166,48446166,529
17Hydrogen cyanide74-90-8126,5012,741129,242
184,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol80-05-7125,7000125,700
191,2-Dichloroethane107-06-2125,6880125,688
20Epichlorohydrin106-89-8121,0113,811124,822
21Sodium nitrite7632-00-00102,300102,300
22Acetonitrile75-05-883,75212,21995,971
23Ethylbenzene100-41-473,43022273,652
24Acetaldehyde75-07-070,8631,39872,261
25Isoprene78-79-570,54013770,677
26Zinc compoundsN9827,16562,46569,631
27Propylene oxide75-56-953,747053,747
28Ethylene glycol107-21-131,2519,38740,638
29Diethanolamine111-42-235,781035,781
30Cyclohexane110-82-726,20128426,485
31Naphthalene91-20-321,42620621,632
32Dichloromethane75-09-219,5813919,620
33Butyl acrylate141-32-218,363018,363
34Chloroethane75-00-313,659013,659
35Maleic anhydride108-31-612,243012,243
36Chlorine7782-50-511,978011,978
37Cumene hydroperoxide80-15-911,006011,006
38Trade SecretTRD SECRT9,70509,705
391,2,4-Trimethylbenzene95-63-68,91908,919
40Dicyclopentadiene77-73-68,67008,670
41Acetophenone98-86-26,7141,4628,176
42Allyl alcohol107-18-67,4276268,053
43sec-Butyl alcohol78-92-21,9465,6007,546
44Glycidol556-52-52,8414,4107,251
45Manganese compoundsN4501375,0375,174
46Methyl isobutyl ketone108-10-14,71424,716
47Tetrachloroethylene127-18-44,2411764,417
48DiisocyanatesN1204,00704,007
49Nickel compoundsN495803,7643,844
50Styrene100-42-53,800163,816
51Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7))N04001,9361,936
52Lead compoundsN4205091,3761,886
53Phenanthrene85-01-81,5471591,706
541,1,2-Trichloroethane79-00-51,53701,537
55Certain glycol ethersN2301,42201,422
56Nonylphenol EthoxylatesN5351,38101,381
57Bis(2-chloroethyl) ether111-44-49500950
58Polycyclic aromatic compoundsN590576130782
59Lead And Lead CompoundsN420267421689
60Chloroform67-66-36380638
61Anthracene120-12-753470604
62Trichloroethylene79-01-66030603
63Cresol (mixed isomers)1319-77-3430146576
64Aluminum (fume or dust)7429-90-54620462
65Acrylic acid79-10-73480348
66Chloromethane74-87-33260326
67Pentachloroethane76-01-73230323
68Mercury compoundsN458105212317
69Mercury And Mercury CompoundsN45836195230
701,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane79-34-52190219
71Benzo[g,h,i]perylene191-24-29674170
72Cobalt compoundsN0963389122
73Barium And Barium CompoundsN04009999
74Carbon disulfide75-15-084084
75Chlorobenzene108-90-777077
761,2-Dichloroethylene540-59-075075
77NonylphenolN53061061
78Chloroprene126-99-855055
79Nitric acid7697-37-249049
80Methyl acrylate96-33-347047
81Ethylidene dichloride75-34-337037
82Cobalt And Cobalt CompoundsN096122436
83Ethyl acrylate140-88-535035
84Triethylamine121-44-834034
85Chromium7440-47-303333
86Nickel7440-02-003131
87Dioxin and dioxin-like compoundsN15082331
88Carbon tetrachloride56-23-527027
89Methyl methacrylate80-62-625025
90Diphenylamine122-39-4101424
91Hexachloroethane67-72-116016
92Vinylidene chloride75-35-415015
93Boron trifluoride7637-07-211011
94Propionaldehyde123-38-6808
95trans-1,4-Dichloro-2-butene110-57-6707
96Hexachlorobenzene118-74-1505
97N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone872-50-4303
98Acetamide60-35-5202

Top chemicals released near this property (2024 only):

Ethylene, Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution), Propylene, 1,3-Butadiene, Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size)

View the full list of 80 chemicals reported within 2 miles for 2024.

Chemicals Released (2024 Only) (80 chemicals)

#ChemicalCAS#Air (lbs/yr)Water (lbs/yr)Total (lbs/yr)
1Ethylene74-85-1443,3870443,387
2Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution)N5110204,942204,942
3Propylene115-07-1143,2860143,286
41,3-Butadiene106-99-0108,6439108,652
5Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size)7664-93-997,000097,000
64,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol80-05-710,300089,800
7Ammonia7664-41-744,9831,58054,278
8Toluene108-88-351,6871054,042
9Cumene98-82-852,7123152,743
10Methanol67-56-114,59727,17447,222
11Phenol108-95-240,34325442,761
12Benzene71-43-239,601741,770
13Hydrogen sulfide7783-06-438,75828939,047
14n-Hexane110-54-323,4881024,840
15Xylene (mixed isomers)1330-20-718,4001020,108
16Zinc compoundsN9824439,56218,421
17Hydrogen cyanide74-90-813,0007013,070
18Diethanolamine111-42-23,059012,859
19Lead compoundsN4209316912,855
20Epichlorohydrin106-89-812,29133112,622
21Nickel compoundsN495021811,929
22Vinyl chloride75-01-411,013311,016
23Dichloromethane75-09-29,911109,922
24Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size)7647-01-09,25209,252
251,2-Dichloroethane107-06-28,53008,530
26Acetonitrile75-05-84,9003,1008,000
27Trade SecretTRD SECRT5,67705,677
28Ethylbenzene100-41-44,62075,262
29Sodium nitrite7632-00-004,6004,600
30Naphthalene91-20-32,290224,044
31Acetaldehyde75-07-03,8611614,022
32Polycyclic aromatic compoundsN59012144,011
33Glycidol556-52-51,0022,4003,402
34Cyclohexane110-82-72,424173,336
35sec-Butyl alcohol78-92-25402,1002,640
36Isoprene78-79-52,360162,376
37DiisocyanatesN1201,84301,843
38Ethyl acrylate140-88-5601,809
39Ethylene glycol107-21-11,52701,527
40Chloroethane75-00-31,45001,450
41Styrene100-42-51,16021,371
42Maleic anhydride108-31-67010701
43Acetophenone98-86-2188510698
44Butyl acrylate141-32-25970597
451,2,4-Trimethylbenzene95-63-65460546
46Dicyclopentadiene77-73-64930503
47Manganese compoundsN45037350387
48Cumene hydroperoxide80-15-93840384
49NonylphenolN53020374
50Benzo[g,h,i]perylene191-24-201372
51Certain glycol ethersN2303260326
52Chlorine7782-50-53110311
53Tetrachloroethylene127-18-42824286
541,1,2-Trichloroethane79-00-51660166
55Acrylic acid79-10-71270127
56Bis(2-chloroethyl) ether111-44-496096
57Mercury compoundsN45805354
58Dioxin and dioxin-like compoundsN1501053
59Methyl isobutyl ketone108-10-10044
60Chloroform67-66-344044
61Trichloroethylene79-01-643043
62Lead7439-92-10038
63Pentachloroethane76-01-736036
64Mercury And Mercury CompoundsN45817032
65Aluminum (fume or dust)7429-90-526026
661,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane79-34-524024
67Chlorobenzene108-90-714014
68Carbon disulfide75-15-012012
69Nitric acid7697-37-211011
70Chromium7440-47-3028
71Phenanthrene85-01-8617
72Nickel7440-02-0026
731,2-Dichloroethylene540-59-0505
74Carbon tetrachloride56-23-5404
75Chloroprene126-99-8303
76Hexachloroethane67-72-1202
77Anthracene120-12-7112
78Ethylidene dichloride75-34-3101
79Propylene oxide75-56-9101
80Hexachlorobenzene118-74-1101