When is Hurricane Season?
Officially, the hurricane season starts June 1st and ends November 30 each year. About 97% of hurricanes happen during these months.
More Information About Hurricanes
Here are some interested hurricane facts to increase your understanding about why everyone along the Texas Gulf Coast is so nervous about these devastating giants.
Average Hurricanes Per Year
Since 1851, there have been an average of 6 hurricanes per year in the US.
Notable Texas Hurricanes
According the Texas Hurricane Center…
The University of Houston’s Texas Hurricane Center lists these interesting facts:
- There were 17 Texas Hurricanes since 1900.
- In the “last 100 years” 40% of Gulf Hurricanes reaches Texas.
- Hurricane Carla in 1961 was the biggest hurricane (category 4) to ever reach the Texas coast.
- The 1900 Galveston hurricane was the most destructive hurricane in history.