Flood risk snapshot · Galena Park, TX

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Current risk outlook

Flooding and heavy rain risk for Galena Park, TX.

Live conditions updated just now. Refreshes every 5–40 minutes.

This view focuses on street flooding, ponding in low-lying areas, and how heavy rain tends to behave around this city.

Live risk outlook

MODERATE

Moderate

Next 6–24 hours: Today: Moderate (44/100) · Rain 65% · 0.4 in · Max wind 5 to 10 mph.

2 active alerts nearby.

Sources: NOAA, NWS, SPC, NHC, FEMA, USGS.

Historical risk score

Long-term baseline derived from historical hazard activity.

41

/ 100

Flood risk score41/100

For typical homes located in Galena Park, TX.

Baseline context

FEMA NFHL flood zones: 20 features intersect this tile.

Local historical hazard map

Galena Park, TX

Historical baseline tiles

Click a tile to update scores. These layers show long-term historical baseline risk, not live warnings or short-term forecast risk.

Live flood alerts & official forecast (NWS)

Forecast office: HGX · radar KHGX

Active alerts near Galena Park

Special Weather Statement

Effective local time

Special Weather Statement issued May 11 at 2:31AM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 500 AM CDT for southeastern Texas.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Effective local time

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued May 11 at 1:59AM CDT until May 11 at 5:00AM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX

Flood intelligence snapshot

FEMA flood zones (NFHL)

Dominant zone: X (65% of features)

SFHA share: 35% (feature-weighted)

NFHL features in tile: 230

Tile risk label: Moderate

Source: FEMA NFHL (MapServer).

Nearest river gauge (USGS)

Buffalo Bayou at Turning Basin, Houston, TX (08074710)

Stage: 1.83 ft

Observed: local time

Distance from Galena Park: 3 mi

Source: USGS NWIS (instant values).

Soil saturation (model)

Soil moisture data unavailable right now.

Source: Open-Meteo soil model (proxy).

5-day flood & rain outlook

Today

MODERATE

Rain chance: 65% · 0.4 in

Max wind: 5 to 10 mph

Risk score: 44/100

Tomorrow

LOW

Rain chance: 0% · 0.0 in

Max wind: 5 mph

Risk score: 10/100

Wed

LOW

Rain chance: 0% · 0.0 in

Max wind: 0 to 5 mph

Risk score: 10/100

Thu

LOW

Rain chance: 0%

Max wind: 0 to 10 mph

Risk score: 10/100

Fri

LOW

Rain chance: 1%

Max wind: 5 to 15 mph

Risk score: 10/100

Outlook blends NWS forecast, WPC QPF totals, and Excessive Rainfall Outlook categories.

Historical flooding exposure

Local flood data facts

NFHL features in this tile230
Dominant FEMA zoneX (65%)
SFHA share of features35%
Nearest USGS gauge3 mi · 1.83 ft

Data from FEMA NFHL, USGS gauges, and Open-Meteo soil moisture.

Historical flooding exposure in Galena Park

  • Lowest-lying streets and drainage chokepoints tend to flood first during heavy rain.
  • Long-duration rainfall can raise ponding risk even without a named storm.
  • Local elevation and canal/river networks can amplify or reduce flood impacts.

Flood & storm risk FAQs for Galena Park

Does Galena Park flood often?

Flooding risk depends on elevation, drainage, and rainfall intensity. This model summarizes localized flood patterns from public datasets.

What causes street flooding without a storm surge?

Short bursts of heavy rain can overwhelm drains; longer events can saturate soils and keep water standing even after rain ends.