1900 - The greatest weather disaster in U.S. records occurred when a hurricane struck Galveston TX. A tide fifteen feet high washed over the island demolishing or carrying away buildings, and drowning more than 6000 persons. The hurricane destroyed more than 3600 houses, and total damage was more than thirty million dollars. Winds to 120 mph, and a twenty foot storm surge accompanied the hurricane. Following the storm, the surf was three hundred feet inland from the former water line. The hurricane claimed another 1200 lives outside of the Galveston area.
More on this and other weather history
Day: A slight chance of rain showers after 5pm. Sunny. High near 77, with temperatures falling to around 74 in the afternoon. South southeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Night: A chance of rain showers. Partly cloudy. Low around 54, with temperatures rising to around 57 overnight. South southeast wind 2 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Day: A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy. High near 71, with temperatures falling to around 68 in the afternoon. South wind 2 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Night: A chance of rain showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Day: A chance of rain showers before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 71. South southeast wind 2 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Night: A chance of rain showers before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Day: A slight chance of rain showers after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Night: A slight chance of rain showers before 11pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 55.
Day: Sunny, with a high near 79.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 57.
Day: Sunny, with a high near 81.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 57.
Day: Sunny, with a high near 78.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 55.
Sun's High Temperature
112 at Stovepipe Wells, CA
Mon's Low Temperature
27 at 7 Miles South Southeast Of Moddersville, MI and 5 Miles East Of Davis, WV and 14 Miles West Southwest Of Mackay, ID