Natural disasters

Galveston's 1900 Storm is one of the islands defining historical moments. It is the largest loss of life due to natural disaster in the U.S.

Galveston Hurricane damage 1900

See scenes of storm and flood damage after the Galveston Hurricane of 1900 storm - the deadliest natural disaster in United States history.

Galveston Hurricane of 1900 Between 6,000 and 12,000 died - August 1900

The Morning Herald, Lexington, Kentucky

The Galveston Hurricane of 1900: See how the Texas city was destroyed by the killer storm and flood #texas #hurricanes #hurricane #galveston #galvestontx

In 2008, Hurricane Ike ripped through Texas leaving massive flooding and what turned out to be about $19.3 billion in damage. In Houston, the task of docum

Great Hurricane, Galveston, TX (September 8, 1900). Detailed Victorian newspaper articles paint the picture of a horrible disaster.

This Day in History, September 8, 1900 - Deadly Hurricane Hits Galveston, Texas