August 27, 1900-September 14, 1900.
Hurricane Ike. In 2008. It Hit Galveston, Houston, Friendswood, etc.
There was no Hurricane Galveston. However, there was the Galveston Hurricane of 1900, called such because it hit Galveston, Texas in the time before hurricanes were named. That hurricane killed at least 8,000 people. Possibly as many a 12,000.
Hurricane Gloria (1985)
The last time England was hit by a hurricane was in October 2017 when Hurricane Ophelia affected the country. It brought strong winds and some damage, but had weakened to a post-tropical cyclone by the time it reached the British Isles.
Actually, as of October 24, 2010 there is a hurricane going on right now. Hurricane Richard is currently approaching Belize. Before that was Hurricane Paula, which lasted From October 11, 2010 to October 15.
Yes, I find shark teeth all the time on the beaches of Galveston!
The last hurricane to make a significant impact on the Tampa Bay area was Hurricane Elsa, which passed through in July 2021. While it was downgraded to a tropical storm by the time it reached the region, it brought heavy rain and wind. Prior to that, Hurricane Irma in September 2017 was the last major hurricane to directly affect the area. Tampa Bay has been fortunate to avoid a direct hit from a major hurricane in recent years.
The costliest hurricane in U.S. History was Hurricane Katrina in 2005 with a cost of $108 billion.
at it's strongest point, a category 4 hurricane with sustained winds of 145 mph. at the time it made landfall in Texas, a category 2 hurricane with sustained winds of 110 mph.
The last hurricane was Hurricane Ida, which made landfall in Louisiana, United States in August 2021 as a Category 4 storm. It caused significant damage and affected several states with strong winds, heavy rain, and storm surges.
The average duration of a hurricane usually last around 10-12 hours per reigon. It can move on further, and plast longer. Although in some cases, this is not so, like with Hurricane Isaac and Hurricane Sandy.
As of my last update, I don't have real-time information about the status of the Galveston ferry. It's best to check the official Texas Department of Transportation website or local news sources for the most current updates on ferry operations and any potential closures.