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Coastal Flood — Galveston, TX

Apr 25, 1997

A strong easterly fetch off the Gulf produced coastal flooding along the upper Texas coast from April 25th-27th. The most extensive flooding/damage occurred from High Island to Jamaica Beach along the Gulf and the western shore of Galveston Bay. Tides ran between 2-4 feet above astronomically predicted levels. Beach errosion, road damage, and foundation damage were common especially in Galveston County due to the high waters. In Seabrook (Harris County), high waters on Toddville road made it

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5595563). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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