The major Cape Verde storm “Hurricane Ike” was recorded as Houston’s last major hurricane since 2008. Hurricane Ike hit the Houston area hard on September 13, 2008.
Hurricane Ike was accompanied by a large storm surge, particularly along the western Louisiana and upper Texas coastlines. The worse damage was seen in Galveston and Chambers counties. The communities of Crystal Beach, Gilchrist, and High Island experienced near total destruction of property. The storm knocked out power to 2.6 million people across Texas and Louisiana. There were 20 direct and 64 indirect deaths associated with Ike, and damages totaled $19.3 billion.
See list of Texas Hurricanes from 1527 through 2009 at the NOAA/ National Weather Service.
Hurricanes bring storm surge, heavy rainfall, strong winds, and can cause power outages. Know your risks and learn more about hurricane safety at the official site of Houston, Texas.
Learn how to prepare for hurricanes and tropical storms with these hurricane preparedness safety tips from the American Red Cross.