Hurricanes

Since 1851, 65 hurricanes have struck the Texas coast, or an average of one hurricane every three years. Hurricanes form over warm ocean waters, like those found in the Gulf of Mexico. The hurricane season starts June 1 and ends Nov. 30. While the peak threat for the Texas coast exists from August through September, hurricanes can and have struck the Texas coast during every month of the hurricane season.

Get the latest information from NOAA and view updated forecasts

Source: NOAA


Source: NOAA

Helpful Links

• NOAA: National Hurricane Center and Central Pacific Hurricane Center
• Harris County Flood Control District: Storm Center
• National Weather Service Forecast Office: Houston/Galveston