Hurricane season is part of life in the Houston area, and when you’re buying a home, what’s behind the walls and beneath the streets can matter just as much as what you see on a home tour.
At Valencia by Hillwood in Manvel, TX, the community and home infrastructure were planned with Gulf Coast weather in mind. And when Hurricane Beryl moved through the Houston area in July 2024, that planning was put to the test.
Put to the Test During Hurricane Beryl
Hurricane Beryl brought heavy rain and strong winds across the Houston area. At Valencia, homes experienced no flooding or storm damage, and community streets remained dry and accessible.
That real-world performance is an important proof point for buyers considering how a home, and the community around it, may handle severe weather.
Windstorm-Rated Up to 120 MPH
Homes at Valencia are windstorm-rated for winds up to 120 mph, providing an added level of protection against the high winds that can accompany hurricanes and tropical storms.
For buyers searching for windstorm-rated homes in Texas, this important construction detail may not be visible during a home tour, but it can make a meaningful difference during severe weather.
Designed With Flood Mitigation in Mind
All homes at Valencia are situated outside the 100-year floodplain. A 100-year flood event has a 1% chance of occurring in any given year — not, as the name might suggest, once every 100 years.
Valencia’s streets and drainage infrastructure are designed to handle the 100-year flood level at the gutter line, with ground levels raised in key areas to help manage stormwater.
For buyers looking for flood-resistant homes near Houston, it’s worth considering not only where the home sits, but how the surrounding community is designed to manage heavy rainfall.
Access When It Matters
Valencia is conveniently located near SH 288 and Highway 6, giving residents access to major routes throughout the Houston area and surrounding communities.
During hurricane season, that connectivity offers another important benefit: easy access to evacuation routes if they are needed.
Peace of Mind, Built In
At Valencia, peace of mind isn’t an upgrade or an added feature. It starts with how the community was planned.
Windstorm-rated homes, flood mitigation, thoughtfully designed infrastructure, and convenient access to major roadways work together to help residents feel more confident calling Valencia home.
Ready to learn more? Visit Valencia or contact a sales team member about the construction standards and community planning designed with Gulf Coast weather in mind.
