Coastal Matagorda storm history

Widespread coastal flooding was reported around Matagorda and Sargent.

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 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.

Severe to Extreme Drought continued through the month of May.

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/…

Hurricane Nicholas produced a period of strong tropical storm force sustained winds and gusts. There were numerous power outages, trees downed and minor to moderate damage to some structures and roofs. There was minor to moderate coastal flooding as well and beach erosion. The to…

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 due to storm surge flooding in the Sargent area. In Matagorda, a maximum water level of 3.56 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 3.5 feet above MHHW. Water above bulkhead in Palacios.

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 along Matagorda Bay and Gulf coast. Significant beach erosion along the Gulf coast. Impacted areas included Sargent and Matagorda. Tidal departures 2 to 3 feet above MHHW.