Harris county is at a very high risk for natural hazards, like tornadoes, hurricane storm surges and floods, and so is Galveston, a report from ATTOM Data Solutions confirmed. Brazoria County is at a high risk – Liberty and Montgomery are at a low one. This is stuff homebuyers are going to want to know.
In each of the six Greater Houston counties evaluated in ATTOM’s report, each has a moderate rate of risk in at least one natural hazard category – though Harris and Galveston are the most exposed.
See our table below to find out what hazards homebuyers should expect in what counties:
| County | Natural Hazard Risk | Tornado Risk | Hurrican Storm Surge Risk | Flood Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brazoria | High | High | Very High | Low |
| Fort Bend | Low | High | Very Low | Moderate |
| Galveston | Very High | Moderate | Very High | Very High |
| Harris | Very High | Very High | Very High | High |
| Liberty | Low | High | Very Low | High |
| Montgomery | Low | Moderate | Very Low | Moderate |