The Galveston Hurricane

A hurricane is a rapidly‑rotating storm system characterized by a low‑pressure center, strong winds, and a spiral arrangement of thunderstorms that produce heavy rain. The Galveston Hurricane of 1900s was the deadliest hurricane to ever hit the U.S.. On September 8, 1900, a category 4 hurricane ran through Galveston, Texas, killing an estimated 6,00 to 8,000 people. A fifteen foot storm surge flooded the city, numerous houses and buildings were destroyed. The Galveston Hurricane had winds of up to 145 mph. Hurricane Galveston began as a tropical storm in the central Atlantic on August 27th and followed a path south of Hispaniola. It intesfied over time and as it passed Key West, Florida on September 6th, it became hurricane. Dr. Isaac Cline, who was a meteorologist predicted the storm coming into Galveston and a heavy loss of life, but no one believed him. Before the Hurricane arrived to Galveston it was a very nice, calm day. 48 people took refuge in his house. thirty-two of the 48, including his wife, drowned in the storm surge.  An estimated 6,000 to 12,000 people lost their lives in the storm, most in Galveston. The symbol of The Galveston Hurricane was the orphange. 90 orphans lost thier lives, only 3 of them survived out of 93 orphans. The Galveston Hurricane brought forth a damage of 32 million dollars, which is approximately 1 billion dollars in todays money. The Galveston Hurricane is still to this day, the deadliest hurricane to hit America.