Moderate Risk Texas  ·  NASA / Flooding / Hurricane

El Lago TX

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & DISASTER RISK PROFILE  ·  TEXAS

6 / 10
Threat Score
Population
2700
Elevation
30
feet above sea level
Primary Hazard
NASA / Flooding / Hurricane
County FEMA Disasters
63
federally declared

El Lago Texas is a small community adjacent to NASA Johnson Space Center and Clear Lake. Many Apollo-era astronauts lived in El Lago during the space race. The community experienced significant flooding during Hurricane Harvey in 2017. The NASA JSC corridor creates a concentration of aerospace engineering expertise and classified space program employment in the surrounding communities.

// Preparedness Recommendations

  • Evacuation routes inland should be identified in advance.
  • Store at least 72 hours of food and water.
  • Elevate critical belongings above flood level.
  • Have backup power ready in case of grid failure.

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// Risk Intelligence

Threat Score6 / 10   Moderate
Primary HazardNASA / Flooding / Hurricane
FEMA Flood ZoneZone AE (High Risk)
County FEMA Declarations63
Last Major EventHurricane Harvey (2017)

// Emergency Information

Emergency Phone 281-326-1951
Evacuation RoutesI-10 West, I-45 North, US-59 North, TX-288 South
Elevation30 ft above sea level

// County Risk Profile

Harris County TX
Texas · Hurricane / Flooding
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9/10
Critical Risk

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