High Risk Texas  ·  Hurricane / Storm Surge

Brazoria County TX

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & DISASTER RISK PROFILE  ·  LAST UPDATED: Mar 2026

8/ 10
Threat Score
Population
372031
Area
1386
sq miles
Primary Hazard
Hurricane / Storm Surge
FEMA Disasters
50
federally declared

Brazoria County on the Gulf Coast south of Houston combines severe hurricane and storm surge risk with industrial hazmat exposure from the petrochemical complex along the Houston Ship Channel. Harvey caused widespread flooding across the county's low-lying communities and chemical plant areas.

// Risk Intelligence

Threat Score 8 / 10    High Risk
Primary Hazard Hurricane / Storm Surge
Secondary Hazard Industrial Hazmat
FEMA Flood Zone Zone AE (High Risk)
Federally Declared Disasters 50
Last Major Event Hurricane Harvey (2017)
Event Frequency Major event every 4–5 years

// Emergency Operations

Emergency Mgmt Phone (979) 864-1600
Emergency Shelters 18 designated facilities
Evacuation Routes TX-288 North, I-45 North, TX-35 North

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// County Profile

County Brazoria County TX
State Texas (TX)
Population 372031
Area 1386 sq miles
FEMA Region Zone AE (High Risk)

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