Much of Hardin County is in a flood-prone river basin — check your address

The Neches River forms the county's eastern boundary. Pine Island Bayou, Village Creek, and Cypress Creek also drain through the county, all flowing toward the Neches. Southeast Texas is one of the rainier parts of the state, and low-lying areas flood regularly. Tropical systems can cause major flooding even far inland.

Before buying or renting in Hardin County, look up the specific address on FEMA's Flood Map Service Center at msc.fema.gov. Properties in a Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) may require flood insurance if they have a federally backed mortgage. Hardin County is also part of the Neches regional flood planning area overseen by the Texas Water Development Board.