Waterspout — High Is To Freeport Tx Out 20nm, Gulf of Mexico

2025-08-30 · near Pleasure Pier, High Is To Freeport Tx Out 20nm, Gulf of Mexico

Event narrative

Numerous photos and videos were shared on social media, showing a waterspout near Galveston island, around 45th street beach. Broadcast media reported that the waterspout moved on to the beach, blowing over umbrellas and chairs. However, no injuries were reported.

Wider weather episode

Marine showers produced a waterspout near Galveston.

View location on OpenStreetMap → (29.2700, -94.8100)

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1281221. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.