// Risk Intelligence
| Risk Score | 8 / 10 High |
| Facility Type | 🏟 Stadium / Mass Gathering Venue |
| Operator / Branch | Houston Astros / MLB |
| Host County | Harris County TX |
| Nearest City | Washington DC |
| Primary Risk Radius | 2 miles |
| Secondary Risk Radius | 10 miles |
// Strategic Significance
Minute Maid Park is a 41,168-capacity retractable-roof MLB stadium home to the Houston Astros in downtown Houston. The 2017 World Series was played during Hurricane Harvey aftermath. Minute Maid Park served as a shelter and staging area during Harvey demonstrating direct hurricane vulnerability.
// Civilian Impact Assessment
Houston metro with 7 million residents. Harvey 2017 directly affected Minute Maid Park operations and the surrounding downtown streets flooded. The retractable roof protects from heat but the downtown location is vulnerable to street flooding during major storms.
// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance
US-59, I-45, Texas Avenue. Harris County Emergency Management coordinates hurricane flooding and mass gathering protocols.