Flood Risk in Houston, TX

Houston, TX has a Flood Risk Score of 15/100 (Grade A), ranking #440 of 3,271 counties nationwide. The risk level is Low. There have been 1 NFIP flood insurance claims totaling $17,729 in payouts, with 13 federal disaster declarations on record.

Key Data

15
Risk Score
A
Grade
1
NFIP Claims
$17,729
Total Payouts
13
Disasters
1
Active Policies

Score Breakdown

FactorScoreWeight
Claims Density040%
Disaster Frequency2825%
Claim Severity020%
Year-over-Year Trend5015%
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Data from FEMA OpenFEMA (NFIP claims and disaster declarations). Last updated 2026-04-12.