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Galveston Storms

Photos, video, weather charts, and firsthand views from three historic hurricanes that shaped Galveston and the surrounding coast.

2003 July

Hurricane Claudette

A firsthand photo story from Claudette’s Texas landfall at Pirates Beach.

  • Hurricane Claudette photo story
  • Hurricane Claudette track and timeline
2003 August – September

Special Storm Events

Interesting storm events

  • Pirates Beach Waterspout — August 31
  • Pirates Beach Lightning Storm — September 4
2005 September

Hurricane Rita

Photos and recorded weather charts from Rita’s approach to the upper Texas and Louisiana coasts.

Storm overview

  • Hurricane Rita track and timeline

Photos and weather

  • Hurricane Rita photos
  • Hurricane Rita weather charts
2008 September Landfall at Galveston September 12

Hurricane Ike

An extensive day-by-day record of Hurricane Ike’s impact across Galveston, Bolivar Peninsula, and nearby coastal communities.

Storm overview

  • Hurricane Ike track and timeline

Featured videos

  • Video: A Galveston retrospective
  • Video: Ike devastates Bolivar Peninsula

Field reports and photo collections

  • Master Catalog of Ike Photos
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