Storm Surge/Tide — Lower Jefferson County, Texas

2024-06-19 to 2024-06-21 · Lower Jefferson County, Texas

Event narrative

Alberto moved onshore during the 20th of June with tides along the coast of Jefferson County reaching 2 feet or more above MHHW for 2 tide cycles. The water level reached 2.91 feet above MHHW at 1030Z on the 20th at TXPT2. Minor flooding was noted around Sabine Pass.

Wider weather episode

Tropical Storm Alberto moved across the western gulf and into Northeast Mexico. The large wind field of the disorganized system pushed water levels into minor flood along the coast of Southeast Texas.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1197001. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.