Thunderstorm Wind — Galveston, Texas

1993-05-02 · Galveston, Texas

Event narrative

Numerous trees were knocked down, roofs were damaged, and power line were blown or knocked down county-wide. The National Weather Service Office in downtown Galveston reported a wind gust to 68 mph while at Scholes Filed a peak gust of 98 mph was recorded at 0402 CST. At Scholes Field three hangers were destroyed and two private aircraft were damaged. Two shrimp boats were blown onto the north jetty at the entrance to Galveston Bay. One shrimp boat capsized in the West Bay. The United States Coast Guard reported numerous fishing boats and barges broke away from their mooring. Galveston City Manager reported 64 businesses damaged, twelve apartment complexes and several large stores had roofs stripped of shingles and windows blown in. A mobil home in Texas City was destroyed. Near 10,000 homes were without power. Many vehicles were damaged from flying debris.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 10351668. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.