The eye of Hurricane Ike moved ashore in Galveston County near the city of Galveston. At landfall, Ike had a central pressure of 951.6 mb, as measured at Galveston Pleasure Pier, and a maximum estimated storm surge of 17 feet over portions of Chambers County and the Bolivar Peninsula. Maximum sustained winds at landfall were estimated at 95 knots (110 mph) with gusts to 110 knots (127 mph). A ship near the coast recorded a wind gust of 105 knots as the eye came through. At landfall, Ike was a Category 2 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson scale based on wind speed, but due to its large size, had a storm surge more typical of a category 3 or 4. The height of the storm tide ranged from 4 to 6 feet in Matagorda county, 6 to 9 feet in Brazoria county, 10 to 13 feet along most of Galveston Island and Galveston Bay, to as high as 17 feet over portions of the Bolivar Peninsula and Chambers County. The majority of property damage at the coast was a result of storm tide.
Collectively, damage amounts are estimated to be near 14 billion dollars over the counties of Harris, Chambers, Galveston, Liberty, Polk, Matagorda, Brazoria, Fort Bend, San Jacinto, and Montgomery with an estimated 8 billion of that due to storm surge in coastal Galveston, Harris and Chambers Counties. Fresh water flooding also occurred near the city of Houston where up to 14 inches of rain fell over a two day period, first from Ike, then from a line of thunderstorms associated with a cold front moving through the following day. The number of fatalities directly related to Ike was 12 in the aforementioned counties with 11 of those occurring in Galveston County from drowning due to the storm surge. In addition, there were at least 25 fatalities indirectly related to Ike, either due to carbon monoxide poisoning from generators, accidents while clearing debris, or house fires from candles. There were no known tornadoes associated with Ike.

Hurricane (Typhoon) in GALVESTON, TEXAS
From 12-SEP-08 08:00:00 to 14-SEP-08 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 1.00B
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Ike produced damage due to high storm surge and high winds along Galveston Island, the Bolivar Peninsula, and along the Galveston Bay. Storm tides of 10 to 15 feet above mean sea level were observed in these areas. Several indirect fatalities due to preexisting medical conditions, lack of power and availability to dialysis, etc. Number of injuries unknown.

Storm Surge/Tide in GALVESTON, TEXAS
From 12-SEP-08 08:00:00 to 14-SEP-08 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 4.00B
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Storm tide ranged from 10 to 15 feet above mean sea level along the Galveston Bay, Clear Lake and associated tributaries which caused major flooding of coastal areas. Some higher surge levels up to 17 feet were indicated on the Bolivar Peninsula. At least 10 direct fatalities occurred in Galveston County. Number of injuries unknown. Some towns hit hard by surge include Galveston, San Leon, Kemah, and all towns on Galveston Island and the Bolivar Peninsula.

Hurricane (Typhoon) in SAN JACINTO, TEXAS
From 12-SEP-08 22:00:00 to 13-SEP-08 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 30.00M
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Widespread wind damage with limbs down and trees uprooted in many
Locations. Shingle damage to roofs. Trees on homes. Areas hit hard include
Shepherd and Camilla.

Hurricane (Typhoon) in FORT BEND, TEXAS
From 12-SEP-08 22:00:00 to 13-SEP-08 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 400.00M
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Pockets of damage with eastern part of county hardest hit. An estimated 200 roofs sustained damage. Three indirect fatalities due to carbon monoxide poisoning of a family using a generator with inadequate ventilation.

Hurricane (Typhoon) in WALKER, TEXAS
From 12-SEP-08 22:00:00 to 13-SEP-08 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 20.00M
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Moderate wind damage with trees and limbs down. Shingle damage to roofs. One direct fatality where tree fell on house and woman inside home.

Hurricane (Typhoon) in POLK, TEXAS
From 12-SEP-08 22:00:00 to 13-SEP-08 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 100.00M
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Widespread wind damage with limbs down and trees uprooted in many
Locations. Shingle damage to roofs. Trees on homes.

Hurricane (Typhoon) in TRINITY, TEXAS
From 12-SEP-08 22:00:00 to 13-SEP-08 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 15.00M
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Widespread wind damage with limbs down and trees uprooted in many
Locations. Shingle damage to roofs. Trees on homes. One woman injured when tree fell on house.

Hurricane (Typhoon) in HOUSTON, TEXAS
From 12-SEP-08 22:00:00 to 13-SEP-08 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 100.00M
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Moderate wind damage with trees and limbs down. Shingle damage to roofs.

Storm Surge/Tide in BRAZORIA, TEXAS
From 12-SEP-08 08:00:00 to 13-SEP-08 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 1.00B
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Significant damage occurred due to surge along gulf facing sections including Treasure Island, Quintana and Surfside areas. Surge estimates of 7 to 10 feet were obtained from high water marks.

Flash Flood in HARRIS, TEXAS
From 14-SEP-08 09:00:00 to 14-SEP-08 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOUSTON HGTS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Heavy rains from Hurricane Ike and from thunderstorms along a cold front the following day caused areas of flooding in the Houston area. This includes interstate 45 which was closed due to flooding near downtown.

Storm Surge/Tide in CHAMBERS, TEXAS
From 12-SEP-08 08:00:00 to 14-SEP-08 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 300.00M
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Storm tide pushed water 15 miles inland from East Bay and nearly 20 miles inland from the Gulf which overtopped the barrier island Bolivar Peninsula. Debris piles from destroyed structures on the Bolivar were found over interior Chambers County. Water marks suggest maximum storm surge of 17 feet, or perhaps higher, were observed.

Hurricane (Typhoon) in MATAGORDA, TEXAS
From 12-SEP-08 08:00:00 to 13-SEP-08 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 6.00M
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Ike produced damage due to high storm surge and high winds over the region. Matagorda County was located to the left of the landfall where winds and surge were not quite as high, but still enough to produce significant damage. Storm surge estimates were 5 to 8 feet with wind gusts to hurricane force. Greatest damage due to surge was found near Sargent and Matagorda.

Storm Surge/Tide in HARRIS, TEXAS
From 12-SEP-08 08:00:00 to 14-SEP-08 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 3.00B
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Storm tide ranged from 10 to 15 feet above mean sea level along the Galveston Bay, Clear Lake and associated tributaries which caused major flooding of coastal areas. Number of injuries unknown. Shoreacres, Clear Lake Shores, Seabrook, and Taylor Lake Village were among the hard hit areas.

Tropical Storm in WALLER, TEXAS
From 12-SEP-08 22:00:00 to 13-SEP-08 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 11.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hurricane Ike produced tropical storm force winds over the county. Moderate damage occurred in the northeast part of county with minimal damage elsewhere.

Hurricane (Typhoon) in HARRIS, TEXAS
From 12-SEP-08 08:00:00 to 14-SEP-08 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 2.00B
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Ike produced damage due to high storm surge and high winds along the Galveston Bay, Clear Lake and associated tributaries. Storm tides of 10 to 15 feet were found in these areas.

Hurricane (Typhoon) in LIBERTY, TEXAS
From 12-SEP-08 22:00:00 to 13-SEP-08 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 220.00M
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Widespread wind damage with limbs down and trees uprooted in many
Locations. Shingle damage to roofs. Trees on homes. Damage consistent with wind Gusts in the 70 to 90 mph range.

Tropical Storm in GRIMES, TEXAS
From 13-SEP-08 00:00:00 to 13-SEP-08 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 12.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hurricane Ike produced tropical storm force winds in the county. Moderate wind damage with trees and limbs down. Shingle damage to roofs.

Flash Flood in HARRIS, TEXAS
From 14-SEP-08 08:30:00 to 14-SEP-08 10:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOUSTON HGTS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Flooding in various parts of Houston from combined rainfall from Ike and heavy rain along front the following day. The heavy rains closed Interstate 10.

Tropical Storm in MADISON, TEXAS
From 13-SEP-08 00:00:00 to 13-SEP-08 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 7.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hurricane Ike produced tropical storm force winds in the county. Moderate wind damage with trees and limbs down. Shingle damage to roofs.

Hurricane (Typhoon) in BRAZORIA, TEXAS
From 12-SEP-08 08:00:00 to 13-SEP-08 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 700.00M
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Ike produced damage due to high storm surge and high winds over the region. Brazoria County was located to the left of the landfall where winds and surge were not quite as high, but still enough to produce significant damage. Storm surge estimates were 7 to 10 feet with wind gusts to hurricane force.

Flash Flood in GALVESTON, TEXAS
From 14-SEP-08 08:00:00 to 14-SEP-08 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEAGUE CITY S S ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Heavy rains led to flooding of Brittany Bay Boulevard and service road near interstate 45.

Hurricane (Typhoon) in MONTGOMERY, TEXAS
From 12-SEP-08 22:00:00 to 13-SEP-08 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 500.00M
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Ike produced high winds and hurricane force wind gusts over Montgomery County. There were two indirect fatalities related to cutting trees and limbs. One was preparing for the storm, another after the storm.

Storm Surge/Tide in MATAGORDA, TEXAS
From 12-SEP-08 08:00:00 to 13-SEP-08 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 8.00M
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Significant damage occurred due to surge along gulf facing sections including Sargent and Matagorda areas. Surge estimates of 4 to 7 feet were obtained from high water marks.

Tropical Storm in WHARTON, TEXAS
From 12-SEP-08 22:00:00 to 13-SEP-08 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 2.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hurricane Ike produced tropical storm force winds over the county. Moderate damage occurred in the eastern part of county with minimal damage elsewhere.

Flash Flood in LIBERTY, TEXAS
From 14-SEP-08 04:00:00 to 14-SEP-08 08:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLUM GROVE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

County Road 304 was flooded near Highway 321.