Brazoria Islands storm history

USAF airman drowned at Surfside Beach when pulled out by a rip current. He died while rescuing two younger siblings who were in distress in the heavy surf.

Widespread coastal flooding was reported in Surfside Beach, resulting in road closures. SH 332 was washed out by floodwaters. Some vehicles were flooded.

Periods of sustained winds over tropical storm strength with frequent gusts. For example XSRF Weatherflow site near Surfside.

To start the month of October most of the region was in Extreme or D3 drought with other locations in Severe or D2. By the end of the month drought was mostly in the D2 range.

A heat wave gripped much of Southeast Texas in early September with at least advisory level conditions experienced for several days between September 5th and September 9th.

The county was in Extreme (D3) to Exceptional (D4) Drought for entire month of September due a long duration lack of rainfall and a very hot, dry period.

The extremely hot and humid summer continued with excessive heat warnings for most days between 8/5 and 8/26, and heat advisories for many others. This episode includes the first of two stretches of warning level conditions, mainly between 8/23 and 8/26.

The extremely hot and humid summer continued with excessive heat warnings for most days between 8/5 and 8/26, and heat advisories for many others.

Severe to extreme drought continued and intensified for coastal counties of SE Texas through the month of June.

Severe Drought continued through the month of May.

Severe Drought continued through the month of May.

Due to prolonged dry period, severe drought began over southern portions of Southeast Texas.

Hurricane Nicholas produced several hours of strong tropical storm force sustained winds and gusts. There were numerous power outages and minor to moderate damage to some structures and roofs and minor to moderate coastal flooding including in the town of Surfside and along Blue …

Coastal tide gauges measured and NWS storm survey confirmed generally 3 to 6 feet of surge above MHHW along the Gulf Coast and Galveston Bay. Storm survey found a few spots of higher surge with close to 8 feet above MHHW estimated at Sargent but this included the impacts of surf/…

Very cold air and gusty winds overspread SE Texas behind an Arctic front with wind chill indices from near zero to single digits for much the period from Sunday night to Tuesday morning. Increased power demand, wind and ice led to widespread power outages. Bursting pipes caused m…

Road washout occurred along the Bluewater Highway. Significant beach erosion was observed. A water level of 4.15 ft above MHHW was observed at San Luis Pass.

Period of storm surge flooding and high surf from 8/26 to 8/27 leading to flooding of low lying areas and roads. Beach erosion. Parts of Surfside, Blue Water Highway flooded. Tide gauges measured tides 3 to 4 feet above MHHW.

Weatherflow sensors at Matagorda Bay and Surfside Beach measured sustained winds at tropical storm force for a period of time on July 25th. Minor coastal flooding and beach erosion were also observed.

Minor coastal flooding and significant beach erosion along Gulf coast. Impacted areas included Sargent and Surfside. Tidal departures 2 to 3 feet above MHHW.