Hurricane Ike caused wind damage and significant storm surge flooding across southeast Texas. Ike made landfall near Galveston, TX early in the morning on September 13th as a strong category 2 hurricane.
Sustained hurricane force winds were confined to Jefferson County, Hardin County, western Orange County, southernwestern Jasper County, and western Tyler County. The highest recorded winds were at Southeast Texas Regional Airport with sustained winds of 61 kts (70 mph) and gusts of 83 kts (96 mph). The lowest pressure reading also occurred at Southeast Texas Regional Airport, with a low of 982.4 mb.
No tornadoes were reported in southeast Texas.
Storm surge was a significant event. Sabine Pass had its highest water level recorded during Ike, with a maximum of 14.24 ft MLLW. This storm surge almost topped the seawall around Port Arthur, but large waves did crash over the seawall, causing some flooding of homes within 3 blocks of the seawall. In Orange County, Bridge City had nearly all of their homes flooded (over 3000), and this extended north to Rose City, and northeast to the city of Orange, where water topped the levee on the east side of town. Over 3000 homes were also flooded in Orange.
Maximum storm total rainfall was between 5 and 8 inches across Jefferson, Hardin, Orange, and southern Jasper counties.
Only one fatality occurred during Ike. A 40 year old man was trying to drive back to his home in Port Neches. His truck was swept off Highway 73 near Rainbow Bridge by the large storm surge and waves.
Total damages, however, were high. Loses are estimated to be at least 1.3 billion dollars across southeast Texas.

Storm Surge/Tide in ORANGE, TEXAS
From 12-SEP-08 06:00:00 to 14-SEP-08 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 500.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A storm surge as high as 10 to 12 feet reached Bridge City and downtown Orange. A 40 year old man died in Bridge City when his truck was washed off Highway 73 near the Rainbow Bridge. Over 8000 homes were flooded.

Storm Surge/Tide in JEFFERSON, TEXAS
From 12-SEP-08 06:00:00 to 14-SEP-08 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 500.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A 14-15 storm surge at Sabine Pass resulted in the highest water level ever recorded at that location. Any home that was not elevated was destroyed. The storm surge did not top the seawall in Port Arthur, but wave action on top of the surge did. At least 100 homes were flooded in Port Arthur. The surge also backed up Hillebrandt and Taylor Bayou west of Port Arthur, causing widespread flooding in the Hillebrandt, Hamshire, and Fannett communities. The surge also backed up the Neches River in Beaumont, where some homes along the river flooded. In total, at least 4000 homes were flooded county-wide.

Hurricane (Typhoon) in JASPER, TEXAS
From 12-SEP-08 23:00:00 to 13-SEP-08 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 53.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Hurricane Ike caused category 1 wind damage across southern Jasper County. Many trees and power lines were downed, some landing on homes and businesses.

Hurricane (Typhoon) in ORANGE, TEXAS
From 12-SEP-08 21:00:00 to 13-SEP-08 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 75.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Hurricane Ike caused category 1 wind damage across Orange County. Many trees and power lines were downed, some landing on homes and businesses.

Hurricane (Typhoon) in HARDIN, TEXAS
From 12-SEP-08 22:00:00 to 13-SEP-08 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 70.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Hurricane Ike caused category 1 wind damage across Hardin County. Many trees and power lines were downed, some landing on homes and businesses.

Tropical Storm in NEWTON, TEXAS
From 12-SEP-08 19:00:00 to 13-SEP-08 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 5.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Hurricane Ike cuased tropical storm force wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph. This resulted in widespread trees and power lines downed, some landing on homes and businesses.

Hurricane (Typhoon) in JEFFERSON, TEXAS
From 12-SEP-08 19:00:00 to 13-SEP-08 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 100.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Hurricane Ike caused category 1 wind damage across Jefferson County. Many trees and power lines were downed, some landing on homes and businesses.

Hurricane (Typhoon) in TYLER, TEXAS
From 13-SEP-08 01:00:00 to 13-SEP-08 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 45.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Hurricane Ike caused category 1 wind damage across Tyler County. Many trees and power lines were downed, some landing on homes and businesses.