It struck the bustling city of Galveston, Texas, on September 8, 1900, forever changing its landscape and history. With winds ...

Patrick Jankowski, longtime Houston economist, reflects on the oil bust, the rise of tech, NAFTA, the growth of the suburbs ...

Earthquakes in the waters off the Texas coast are more common than most of us realize. Does this mean the Texas coastline is vulnerable for a catastrophic wave?

Officials reportedly told NOAA to pause international communications. Galveston’s past offers a lesson in what can happen by ...

Aon, Floodbase and Swiss Re Launch Parametric Storm Surge Solution to Bolster U.S. Hurricane Insurance Protection CHICAGO, Feb. 5, 2025- Aon plc, a leading global professional services firm, today ...

most of the immediate deaths associated with major hurricanes in the United States have been caused by storm surges in coastal communities, according to data from the National Hurricane Center.

Category 3 hurricanes come with 111 to 129 mph winds and cause serious damage. These powerful storms can uproot trees, flood tide levels with a surge of 9 to 12 feet, and destroy even well-built ...

More recently, FEMA was criticized by Trump adviser Elon Musk over payments to reimburse New York City for hotel costs for ...

GALVESTON, Texas (KTRK) -- After a winter storm hit southeast Texas on Tuesday, CenterPoint Energy stated that it has not requested the city of Galveston to save electricity. CenterPoint Energy ...

During the snow, people took pictures of the snowy scene next to the statue memorializing the 1900 Galveston hurricane, known as the deadliest hurricane in U.S. history. It was the snowiest day in ...