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Hurricane Risk for Galveston, TX

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  2. Most recent hurricane
  3. Strongest ever
  4. Closest approach
  5. When hurricanes hit
  6. Recent notable storms
  7. Preparedness

Since 1851, 122 hurricanes and tropical storms have passed within 150 miles of Galveston. Here's what you should know.

Local note: Galveston's low-lying barrier island position and history of direct hurricane strikes make storm surge the dominant threat, with Hurricane Harvey (2017) and multiple major storms since 2017 underscoring the city's vulnerability to devastating surge and flooding.

By the numbers

Total storms
122
since 1851
Major (Cat 3+)
25
at closest approach
Hurricanes (Cat 1+)
62
all categories
County
Galveston County
Texas

Most recent hurricane

Beryl (2024)

Passed within 73 miles of Galveston on July 08, 2024. Peak intensity: Cat 5 (167 mph).

The full risk breakdown for Galveston

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Preparedness

  1. Know your zone. Galveston is in Galveston County — look up your evacuation zone here.
  2. Get alerts early. Sign up below — we'll notify you when storms first form in the basin, not just when they're at your doorstep.
  3. Have 3+ days of supplies. Water (1 gal/person/day), non-perishable food, medications, flashlights, batteries, cash.
  4. Have an evacuation plan. Know where you'll go, how you'll get there, what you'll bring.
  5. Follow official orders. If your zone is told to evacuate, leave. Don't wait.
Nearby cities also covered: Texas City, La Marque, Hitchcock, Port Bolivar, Bacliff, Santa Fe, Dickinson, Kemah. Data sourced from NOAA hurricane databases (HURDAT2 Atlantic, HURDAT2 East Pacific, and CPHC best-track), public domain.