Meyerland/Braeburn/Braeswood
The proximity of the Braes Bayou (shown in the center of the area in the deep red) and the large amount of drainage areas could be the reason why this area is in constant risk of flooding. In the 100 year floodplain, it can be seen a large area that is susceptible to flooding that almost includes the whole area. The elevation change between the bayou and the rest of the area is not that drastic either, which could also be a factor.
This area has the following soil types:
BadA Bacliff-Urban land complex, 0 to 1 percent slopes
Bd Bernard clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes
Be Bernard-Edna complex, 0 to 1 percent slopes
Bg Bernard-Urban land complex
LcA Lake Charles clay, 0 to 1 percent slopes
Lu Lake Charles-Urban land complex
Mu Verland-Urban land complex, 0 to 1 percent slopes
URLX Urban land
Due to the amount of poorly drain-able soils and the proximity to the Bayou, risk of flooding is great in this area.
Most of what this map shows is the vast amount of residential areas that are contained in the area parameters (A1-B2), with most of the area showing urban developed lands. Subsidence is also relatively high to the north and south of the area, which can also be a big factor in flooding situations.