Aug 21, 1998
Tropical Storm Charley made landfall on the middle Texas coast during the morning on August 22nd. Luckily, damage was minimal across the area, with beach erosion accounting for the damage estimates. Tides ran 2-3 feet above predicted astronomical levels. Most areas across SE Texas averaged 2-4 inches of rainfall, however locations to the coast received 4-6 inches. An unofficial report of 9 inches was reported at the mouth of the San Bernard River in Brazoria County. The peak recorded wind g
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5669527). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Jackson County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.