PJ Mediahttps://pjmedia.com/weathernerd/2008/09/13/flooding-in-galveston-wind-damage-in-houston/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usSat, 13 Jun 2026 02:06:39 -0400Flooding in Galveston, wind damage in Houston; tornado threat to increase<![CDATA[10:43 AM EDT: A local National Weather Service official confirms what I reported earlier, based on the tidal gauges: Galveston experienced a &#8220;less severe storm surge&#8221; than anticipated, &#8220;only&#8221; 9 to 12 feet. And Eric Berger quotes UT engineer Gordon Wells as saying:]]>Sat, 13 Sep 2008 07:43:42 -0400<![CDATA[Brendan Loy]]>https://pjmedia.com/brendan-loy/2008/09/13/flooding-in-galveston-wind-damage-in-houston-n183226