Galveston Bay storm history
Storm events recorded in Galveston Bay, Gulf of Mexico between 1950 and 2025.
668
Total events
0
Tornadoes
0
Hail
0
Floods
0
Deaths
$3K
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Marine Thunderstorm Wind Marine Thunderstorm Wind
Mesonet station RIOT2 near Highlands (HCFCD) measured a 41 mph wind gust.
Marine Thunderstorm Wind Marine Thunderstorm Wind
Mesonet station HLNT2 G103 San Jacinto River at I-10 E measured a 40 mph wind gust.
Marine Thunderstorm Wind Marine Thunderstorm Wind
Mesonet station XTCY Texas Corinthian Yacht Club measured a 44 mph wind gust.
Marine Thunderstorm Wind Marine Thunderstorm Wind
Mesonet station XGAL Galveston Bay measured a 50 mph wind gust.
Marine Thunderstorm Wind Marine Thunderstorm Wind
Mesonet station HLNT2 G103 San Jacinto River at I-10 East measured a 44 mph wind gust.
Marine Thunderstorm Wind Marine Thunderstorm Wind
Mesonet station XLEV Levee measured a 43 mph wind gust.
Marine Thunderstorm Wind Marine Thunderstorm Wind
ASOS station KGLS Galveston measured a 39 mph wind gust.
Waterspout Waterspout
A waterspout was reported by the sheriffs department near Bacliff and San Leon.
Marine Thunderstorm Wind Marine Thunderstorm Wind
Crab Lake XCRB mesonet site measured a 34 knot wind gust.
Marine Thunderstorm Wind Marine Thunderstorm Wind
Rollover Pass mesonet site measured a 37 knot wind gust.
Marine Thunderstorm Wind Marine Thunderstorm Wind
Plantation Boat Ramp Mesonet site near Dutton Lake measured a 40 knot wind gust.
Marine Thunderstorm Wind Marine Thunderstorm Wind
WeatherFlow site Levee XLEV measured a 36 knot wind gust.
Marine Thunderstorm Wind Marine Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple mesonet stations reported wind gusts near 35 knots.
Marine Thunderstorm Wind Marine Thunderstorm Wind
Mesonet station XLEV Levee measured a 34 knot wind gust.
Marine Thunderstorm Wind Marine Thunderstorm Wind
WeatherFlow station XGAL measured a 34 knot wind gust.
Marine Thunderstorm Wind Marine Thunderstorm Wind
Galveston Bay Weatherflow station XGAL measured a 34 knot wind gust.
Marine Thunderstorm Wind Marine Thunderstorm Wind
Galveston Bay Weatherflow site XGAL measured a 36 knot wind gust.
Marine Thunderstorm Wind Marine Thunderstorm Wind
Clear Lake Park mesonet station measured a 45 knot wind gust.
Marine Thunderstorm Wind Marine Thunderstorm Wind
Galveston Bay mesonet station measured a 34 knot wind gust.
Marine Thunderstorm Wind Marine Thunderstorm Wind
Mesonet station XGAL Galveston Bay measured a 49 mph wind gust.
Marine Thunderstorm Wind Marine Thunderstorm Wind
Mesonet station XCRB at Crab Lake measured a 42 mph wind gust.
Marine Thunderstorm Wind Marine Thunderstorm Wind
Mesonet station XLEV Levee measured a 44 mph wind gust.
Marine Thunderstorm Wind Marine Thunderstorm Wind
A 55 mph gust was measured at the Houston Ship Channel at Juan Seguin Park.
Marine Thunderstorm Wind Marine Thunderstorm Wind
Mesonet station NDBCRLOT2 measured a 40 mph wind gust at Rollover Pass.
Marine Thunderstorm Wind Marine Thunderstorm Wind
XGAL Weatherflow station measured a 56 mph wind gust.
Marine Thunderstorm Wind Marine Thunderstorm Wind
Mesonet station GVCT2 at the Galveston Causeway measured a 43 MPH thunderstorm wind gust.
Marine Thunderstorm Wind Marine Thunderstorm Wind
The US Coast Guard relayed reports from a ship estimating 50 mph wind gusts near Morgan's Point.
Marine Thunderstorm Wind Marine Thunderstorm Wind
Galveston Bay WeatherFlow site XGAL measured a 61 MPH wind gust associated with a tornadic storm which moved across Galveston Bay.
Marine Thunderstorm Wind Marine Thunderstorm Wind
Marine thunderstorm wind gust occurred near Lynchburg and River Park.
Marine Thunderstorm Wind Marine Thunderstorm Wind
Weatherflow site measured a marine thunderstorm wind gust.
Marine Thunderstorm Wind Marine Thunderstorm Wind
Biscayne Beach Road Mesonet site measured a marine thunderstorm wind gust.
Marine Thunderstorm Wind Marine Thunderstorm Wind
Wind gust occurred at the Texas Yacht Club WeatherFlow site XTCY.
Marine Thunderstorm Wind Marine Thunderstorm Wind
Wind gust occurred at the Crab Lake WeatherFlow site XCRB.
Marine Tropical Storm Marine Tropical Storm
Tropical Storm Alberto produced numerous tropical storm force gusts and occasional sustained winds across Galveston Bay, as noted by coastal observation sites.
Marine Thunderstorm Wind Marine Thunderstorm Wind
Wind gust occurred at the 2200 Houston Ship Channel at Jua site (HCFCD).
Marine Thunderstorm Wind Marine Thunderstorm Wind
Wind gust occurred at the Levee WeatherFlow site (XLEV).
Marine Thunderstorm Wind Marine Thunderstorm Wind
Wind gust occurred at the 2200 Houston Ship Channel at Jua HCFCD site.
Marine Thunderstorm Wind Marine Thunderstorm Wind
Wind gust occurred at The Rock - Market Street Tempest Weather System site.
Waterspout Waterspout
A waterspout was sighted on the Galveston Bay side of the Bolivar Peninsula.
Marine Thunderstorm Wind Marine Thunderstorm Wind
Wind gust occurred at the 2200 Houston Shop Channel at Jua HCFCD site.
Marine Thunderstorm Wind Marine Thunderstorm Wind
Wind gust occurred at station HLNT2 G103 San Jacinto River at I-10 E.
Marine Thunderstorm Wind Marine Thunderstorm Wind
Wind gust occurred at the Morgan's Point mesonet station 9221D.
Marine Thunderstorm Wind Marine Thunderstorm Wind
Wind gust occurred at the Galveston Bay WeatherFlow Site XGAL.
Marine Thunderstorm Wind Marine Thunderstorm Wind
Wind gust occurred at the HCFCD site near Shoreacres Boulevard.
Marine Thunderstorm Wind Marine Thunderstorm Wind
Wind gust occurred at the Morgan's Point PORTS site.
Marine Thunderstorm Wind Marine Thunderstorm Wind
Wind gust occurred at the Eagle Point PORTS site.
Marine Thunderstorm Wind Marine Thunderstorm Wind
Wind gust occurred at the Texas Yacht Club WeatherFlow site XTCY.
Marine Thunderstorm Wind Marine Thunderstorm Wind
Wind gust occurred at the San Leon mesonet site.
Marine Thunderstorm Wind Marine Thunderstorm Wind
Wind gust occurred at the Galveston Bay WeatherFlow site XGAL.
Marine Thunderstorm Wind Marine Thunderstorm Wind
Wind gust occurred at the Texas Yacht Club WeatherFlow site.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 27 | 0 |
| 2024 | 83 | 0 |
| 2023 | 50 | 0 |
| 2022 | 44 | 0 |
| 2021 | 40 | 0 |
| 2020 | 52 | 0 |
| 2019 | 29 | 0 |
| 2018 | 41 | 0 |
| 2017 | 31 | 0 |
| 2016 | 29 | 0 |
| 2015 | 38 | 0 |
| 2014 | 8 | 0 |
| 2013 | 16 | 0 |
| 2012 | 9 | 0 |
| 2011 | 3 | 0 |
| 2010 | 6 | 0 |
| 2009 | 12 | 0 |
| 2008 | 17 | 0 |
| 2007 | 26 | 0 |
| 2006 | 17 | 0 |
| 2005 | 17 | 0 |
| 2004 | 18 | 0 |
| 2003 | 22 | 0 |
| 2002 | 30 | 0 |
| 2001 | 3 | 0 |