This is the official evacuation map of the Houston area. We live just south of I-10 on the west side of Houston. Our home is just west of Beltway-8 on this map. You’ll notice we’re north and west of the evacuation area. The mayor and governor have both said there’s no need to evacuate unless we’re in the designated low areas likely to flood. With a storm surge of 9-25 feet, a wall of water could be driven inland up to a mile. We’re at least 45 miles from any of that–over 60 from the highest risk area.
