Hurricane/ Tropical Storm According to NOAA, a hurricane is a powerful tropical storm with sustained winds of 74 mph or higher and a well-defined surface circulation. In the Northern Hemisphere, winds circulate counterclockwise. Hurricanes start as tropical depressions, intensifying into tropical storms when winds reach 39–73 mph. These storms, like Tropical Storm Frances in 1998, Read More »

FLOOD Floods typically result from excessive precipitation and can vary in severity based on factors like topography, weather patterns, soil moisture, and land use. Floods are usually long-term events lasting several days. Inland flooding, specific to Houston’s inland location, happens when excessive rain causes rivers and streams to overflow. This type of flooding often results Read More »