High Risk Texas  ·  Hurricane / Flooding

Montgomery County TX

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

8/ 10
Threat Score
Population
657062
Area
1077
sq miles
Primary Hazard
Hurricane / Flooding
FEMA Disasters
45
federally declared

Montgomery County north of Houston was severely impacted by Hurricane Harvey in 2017, with widespread flooding across residential communities. The county's rapid population growth has expanded impervious surfaces, worsening flood risk. Its location in the hurricane approach corridor makes it a high-priority preparedness county.

// Risk Intelligence

Threat Score 8 / 10    High Risk
Primary Hazard Hurricane / Flooding
Secondary Hazard Tornado
FEMA Flood Zone Zone AE (High Risk)
Federally Declared Disasters 45
Last Major Event Hurricane Harvey (2017)
Event Frequency Major event every 4–5 years

// Emergency Operations

Emergency Mgmt Phone (936) 538-8288
Emergency Shelters 24 designated facilities
Evacuation Routes I-45 North, TX-105 West, TX-249 North, US-59

// Recommended Preparedness Gear

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// County Profile

County Montgomery County TX
State Texas (TX)
Population 657062
Area 1077 sq miles
FEMA Region Zone AE (High Risk)

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