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.
// 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.
// Recommended Supplies
Essential gear for power outages, severe weather, and emergency situations in your area.
- Emergency Food Supplies
- Water Filtration & Storage
- Backup Generator
- Solar Backup Power
* We may earn a commission from qualifying purchases.
// 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 |
// County Profile
| County | Montgomery County TX |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| Population | 657,062 |
| Area | 1077 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | Zone AE (High Risk) |
// Major Cities
// Cities in This County
// Other Texas Counties
// Nearby Infrastructure Risks
Critical infrastructure facilities within or near this area that could affect civilian safety during emergencies, conflict, or infrastructure failures.
Infrastructure risk data is for emergency preparedness awareness. Facility locations are publicly known. Always follow official emergency guidance.