Coastal Harris storm history

Period of extremely hot weather. Long period of at least advisory levels. Two residents of a mobile home in Baytown died after suffering hyperthermia during this period. Maximum heat index values during the day were approximately 114. In StormData periods of warning levels are re…

A nine-month-old girl died after being left unattended inside a truck for an extended period of time. High temperatures for the day were in the lower 90s. A local observation in La Porte near the time of death reported a temperature of 89 F with a dew point temperature of 74 F th…

Mesonet station WNJ30 at Johnson Space Center measured a 58 MPH non-thunderstorm wind gust.

Numerous snowfall measurements were reported across the coastal area of Harris country on the 21st in the aftermath of a winter storm. Measurements taken by members of the public, NWS employees and an emergency manager showed 2.0-6.0 inches of snowfall across the area. The highes…

There was coastal flooding (water over a bridge) near the De Zavalla Road and Elsbeth Road intersection in the Channelview area. Additionally, the Lower Todville area of Seabrook was subject to widespread coastal flooding.

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.

With a lack of rainfall and constant extreme heat throughout the month of July, the U.S. Drought Monitor classification was increased to Severe Drought (D2) on July 25. This resulted in the institution of burn bans across large portions of SE TX.

Period of extremely hot weather, within a long period of at least Heat Advisory conditions. In StormData periods of conditions reaching Excessive Heat Warning levels are recorded.

Another stretch of warning level heat overspread the area with heat indices near 113 degrees Fahrenheit.

Severe to exceptional drought continued through most the month of August but with some relief late in the month..

Continued dry conditions led to continuing severe to extreme drought over portions of Southeast Texas.

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

Coastal tide gauges and NWS storm survey measured generally 3 to 6 feet above MHHW along the western shore of Galveston Bay. The maximum surge was up near the Houston Ship Channel where 5.95 feet above MHHW was measured. A small portion of this was likely due to rainfall/runoff.

Hurricane Nicholas produced several hours of strong tropical storm force sustained winds and gusts. There were numerous power outages and mainly minor damage to some structures and roofs. Some trees downed. The storm also produced minor storm surge flooding.

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…

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…

Several roads were impassable in Seabrook due to storm surge flooding, including Todville Rd, Hammer St, Main St, and 10th St. A fishing pier and kayak launch were damaged in Shoreacres. At Manchester, a maximum water level of 4.58 ft above MHHW was observed.

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. Tide gauges measured tides 3 to 4 feet above MHHW. Minor flooding around Seabrook, Nassau Bay and other coastal communities around Galveston Bay.

Lynchburg Ferry was closed for a while due to coastal flooding on the roads leading to the dock.

There was some minor street flooding and overwash of roads close to Galveston Bay.