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The Daily Insight

How much property damage did Hurricane Harvey cause?

Author

Henry Morales

Published Apr 05, 2026

With Harvey, an estimated 13 million people were affected, nearly 135,000 homes damaged or destroyed in the historic flooding, and up to a million cars were wrecked.

What resources are available to those affected by Hurricane Harvey?

List of resources for Houston Hurricane Harvey recovery

  • The following information is provided by the City of Houston Emergency Information Center:
  • LOCATE LOVED ONES.
  • FATALITIES.
  • FEMA ASSISTANCE.
  • FOOD ASSISTANCE.
  • CITY OF HOUSTON 311 HELP AND INFORMATION LINE.
  • HEALTH INFORMATION.
  • STORM DEBRIS COLLECTION.

How many people moved after Hurricane Harvey?

Among the other findings: 41.9% said their homes were damaged by Hurricane Harvey. Of those, slightly more than 40% had to move out of their homes, at least temporarily.

Who helped Texas after Hurricane Harvey?

For three years, Red Cross relief and recovery efforts for Hurricane Harvey have been fueled by the remarkable generosity of our supporters. The Red Cross has raised $524.7 million, including the value of critical donated goods and services, to help Hurricane Harvey survivors in Texas and Louisiana.

What has the President federal government’s response to Hurricane Harvey been?

President Trump issued a major disaster declaration immediately that allowed dozens of federal agencies to assign personnel to support the State of Texas in response and recovery. Nearly 780,000 Texans evacuated their homes. In the days after the storm, more than 42,000 Texans were housed temporarily in 692 shelters.

Is Texas still recovering from Harvey?

Three years after Harvey, some Houston residents feel angry and abandoned as their repair efforts were bogged down by a city program they described as slow and bureaucratic. The program has finished rebuilding less than 70 homes since it started January 2019.

When was Hurricane Harvey declared a disaster?

October 17, 2017
The Hurricane Harvey disaster area covers the area for which the President declared a major disaster before October 17, 2017, because of Hurricane Harvey.

How many homes were damaged by Hurricane Harvey?

Most homes damaged by Harvey were outside flood plain, data show. Hurricane Harvey damaged more than 204,000 homes and apartment buildings in Harris County, almost three-quarters of them outside the federally regulated 100-year flood plain, leaving tens of thousands of homeowners uninsured and unprepared.

Where was the flood plain during Hurricane Harvey?

Hurricane Harvey. Neighborhoods across Houston — from the high-rent Galleria to suburban Cypress to the streets of East Houston — sit outside the flood plain, but have flooded multiple times. Some homeowners tell of five feet of water during Tropical Storm Allison in 2001, followed by another five feet during Harvey.

How long has Harvey been in the area?

The retired couple has lived in the home since 1975, and they have seen two major floods, Harvey and Tropical Storm Allison. The couple says they would move if they could make enough money selling their property, but so far they haven’t received an offer they were willing to accept. They also say they love the neighborhood and their neighbors.

Who are the victims of the Harvey flood?

Betty’s aunt, uncle and four nieces and nephews were among the victims of Harvey’s flooding when the family, who lived in the neighborhood, had their van overtaken by floodwaters trying to leave the area.