Hurricanes
Texas Hazard Mitigation Package (THMP)
SUMMARY DATA
Data Layer: |
Hurricanes: 1851 - 2001 |
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Content: |
Number of hurricanes from 1851 to 2001, summarized by county |
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Counties categorized into 5 classes using the natural breaks method |
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Use Notes: |
Identify the relative risk of this hazard, as expressed by historical occurrences |
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Direct statewide download of this data layer.
User options for downloading this data layer or others by county (or statewide), use the Download Utility |
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Source: |
Data layer was compiled internally, sourced from NOAA Coastal Services Center -- see Hurricane Tracks data layer below |
Data Layer: |
Tropical/Subtropical Storms: 1851 - 2001 |
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Content: |
Number of Tropical/Subtropical storms from 1851 to 2001, summarized by county |
Counties categorized into 5 classes using the natural breaks method |
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Use Notes: |
Identify the relative risk of this hazard, as expressed by historical occurrences |
Direct statewide download of this data layer.
User options for downloading this data layer or others by county (or statewide), use the Download Utility |
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Source: |
Data layer was compiled internally, sourced from NOAA Coastal Services Center -- see Tropical/Subtropical Storm Tracks data layer below |
DETAILED DATA
Data Layer: |
Hurricane Tracks: 1851 - 2001 |
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Content: |
Tracks of hurricanes that entered Texas from 1851 to 2001 |
Hurricane strength classified by Saffir-Simpson scale (categories 1-5) 1. 74-95 mph winds, 4-5 feet approx. storm surge |
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Use Notes: |
Line thickness delineates the strength classification and line length delineates the geographic extent of the occurrence Hurricanes and Tropical/Subtropical Storms are interrelated in that one type (i.e. hurricane) can transform in to another type (i.e. tropical storm), or vice-versa, along the same track when the threshold for Category 1 is crossed |
Direct statewide download of this data layer.
User options for downloading this data layer or others by county (or statewide), use the Download Utility |
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Source: |
NOAA Coastal Services Center hurricane.csc.noaa.gov/hurricanes/index.htm Click Query Storm Tracks to download source data/view source map |
Data Layer: |
Tropical/Subtropical Storm Tracks: 1851 - 2001 |
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Content: |
Tracks of Tropical/Subtropical Storms and Depressions that entered Texas since 1851 |
Paths of Tropical/Subtropical Storms and Depressions: TD – Tropical Depression; winds under 38 mph |
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Use Notes: |
Line thickness delineates the strength classification and line length delineates the geographic extent of the occurrence Hurricanes and Tropical/Subtropical Storms are interrelated in that one type (i.e. hurricane) can transform in to another type (i.e. tropical storm), or vice-versa, along the same track when the threshold for Category 1 is crossed |
Direct statewide download of this data layer.
User options for downloading this data layer or others by county (or statewide), use the Download Utility |
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Source: |
NOAA Coastal Services Center hurricane.csc.noaa.gov/hurricanes/index.htm Click Query Storm Tracks to download source data/view source map |
Data Layer: |
Hurricane Risk Zones |
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Content: |
Relative risk areas from wind and surge damage associated with hurricanes |
Coastal zones categorized into 5 classes using the risk_area variable |
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Use Notes: |
Zones correlate with hurricane strength categories 1-5 (see Saffir-Simpson scale for Hurricane Tracks above) and the wind/surge damage associated. Risk zones of higher hurricane strength categories also include the zones of lower hurricane strength. For example, locations within zones at risk from a category 3 hurricane also include the 1 and 2 categories/zones |
Direct statewide download of this data layer.
User options for downloading this data layer or others by county (or statewide), use the Download Utility |
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Source: |
Data layer compiled internally from maps created by Texas A&M University Hazard Reduction and Recovery Center for the Texas Division of Emergency Management (DEM) Texas DEM Texas A&M University Hazard Reduction and Recovery Center |
Data Layer: |
Hurricane Evacuation Routes |
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Content: |
Highways used to evacuate in the event of a hurricane |
Primary, secondary, interstate and major highways leading from coastal areas inland |
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Use Notes: |
Routes from 5 different regions of the Texas coast compiled into single coverage |
Direct statewide download of this data layer.
User options for downloading this data layer or others by county (or statewide), use the Download Utility |
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Source: |
Data layer compiled internally from maps created by Texas A&M University Hazard Reduction and Recovery Center for the Texas Division of Emergency Management (DEM) Texas DEM Texas A&M University Hazard Reduction and Recovery Center |
OTHER MAPS AND DATA
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA):
https://hazards.fema.gov/femaportal/wps/portal
Note: Launch Map Viewer and choose Basic or Advanced for hurricane-relatedrelated data/maps
United States Geological Survey (USGS)
Natural Hazards Support System
Note: Shows "current" hazards, including hurricanes and tropical storms/depressions
NOAA / National Hurricane Center:
Tropical Prediction Center
Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI)
Hurricane Disaster Viewer
Texas Department of Transportation
Texas Highway Reporting System
Note: State-maintained highways only
Note: Hurricane Evacuation Routes toggle [Off/On]
Texas Natural Resources Information Systems (TNRIS):
Hurricane Rita Data Resources
OTHER HAZARD INFO
FEMA / Hurricanes
http://www.fema.gov/hazard/hurricane/hu_flood.shtm
NOAA / Hurricanes
hurricanes.noaa.gov
Hurricane Preparedness
www.floridadisaster.org/hurricane_aware/english/intro.shtml
NOAA / National Hurricane Center:
Tropical Prediction Center
Saffir-Simpson Scale
http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/aboutsshs.shtml
SLOSH Model
National Hurricane Center:
www.nhc.noaa.gov/HAW2/english/surge/slosh.shtml
FEMA:
http://www.fema.gov/plan/prevent/nhp/slosh_link.shtm
NOAA / National Hurricane Center
Tropical Prediction Center
(Inland Wind Model & Maximum Envelope of Winds (MEOW))
www.nhc.noaa.gov/aboutmeow.shtml
Hurrevac
http://www.hurrevac.com/
http://www.seaislandsoftware.biz/training/index.htm
NOAA / Community Vulnerability Assessment Tool
http://www.csc.noaa.gov/products/nchaz/startup.htm
USGS / Hurricane and Extreme Storm Impact Study
coastal.er.usgs.gov/hurricanes/
Community Wind Shelters
http://www.fema.gov/pdf/plan/prevent/bestpractices/shelterbkgrdr.pdf
Texas Data Synergy Project / Hurricane Impacts
synergyx.tacc.utexas.edu/hurricane_main.html
Disaster Help / Hurricanes
https://disasterhelp.gov/portal/jhtml/community.jhtml?community=Hurricane&index=0&id=2