Hurricane Harvey (2017)

Basin

North Atlantic

Dates

August 16, 2017 to September 2, 2017

Peak strength

Category 4, 115 kt (132 mph)

Lowest pressure

937 mb (27.67 inHg)

Landfall

Yes

Accumulated cyclone energy

11.4

Tropical-storm-force wind reached

150 nmi (278 km, 173 mi) from the center at its widest

Hurricane-force wind reached

35 nmi (65 km, 40 mi) from the center at its widest

Eyewall radius at its peak

15 nmi (28 km, 17 mi)

Overall size

220 nmi (407 km, 253 mi) to the outermost closed isobar

Peak gust in the best track

140 kt (161 mph)

Fastest the center moved

22 kt (25 mph)

Identifier

AL092017

Radar at KLCH as it neared land, Aug 30, 08:00 UTC

The sources count different things and are not added together.

Landfall points the US agencies flagged in the best track. The nearest town is named from the site’s gazetteer, not from the report.

NOAA’s Storm Events database, the record National Weather Service offices compile months after a storm, as compiled May 2026.

Deaths

78 (69 direct, 9 indirect)

Injuries

71

Property damage

$51 billion

Crop damage

$65 million

Events recorded

452 in 43 reports from 14 states and marine areas

State by state

What was recorded

220 flash flood, 58 tornado, 38 tropical storm, 32 thunderstorm wind, 23 marine thunderstorm wind, 19 flood, 18 strong wind, 10 storm surge/tide, 9 hurricane (typhoon), 8 heavy rain, 7 hail, 6 marine hurricane/typhoon, 1 high wind, 1 marine high wind, 1 coastal flood, 1 funnel cloud.

58 tornadoes recorded in the United States, strongest first.

The Weather Prediction Center attributes 6,810 rain gauge totals over the contiguous United States to this storm. The wettest reached 60.58 inches (1539 mm).

WPC’s storm rainfall file, 1900 to 2020, compiled by David Roth.

The strongest winds National Weather Service offices recorded with this storm. An estimated figure is a forecaster’s judgment from the damage, not an instrument reading.

From the Storm Events narratives, unedited.

NOAA Buoy 42020 (LLNR 1330, Corpus Christi, TX 60 NM SSE) recorded moderate tropical storm force winds with at least one gust to hurricane force (64 knots). The strong winds unmoored the buoy, which remained adrift into the autumn and eventually stopped recording completely in mid October. The extent of the damage was unknown as of this writing. A Texas A&M experimental research buoy, located very near or within the core eyewall, went offline prior to the arrival of the strongest winds whose value could only be estimated to be sustained hurricane force. Damage to this buoy (56 nm east of the northeast Kenedy County coast) was unknown as of this writing.

Waters From Baffin Bay To Pt Mansfield Tx Ext From 20 To 60nm, Gulf of Mexico · Marine High Wind · Aug 25, 13:50 UTC

Tropical storm force sustained winds (39 to 51 mph with gusts to 63 mph) arrived along and up to 10 to 15 miles (estimated) from the shoreline of Kenedy County during the afternoon of August 25, and likely continued across the north half of this area through sunset or just beyond as Hurricane Harvey scooted by some 80 (south) to 60 (north) miles of the shoreline. The Texas Coastal Ocean Observation Network (TCOON) sites at Rincon del San Jose and Baffin Bay - shoreline proxies to the coastline, reported sustained winds of 39 mph and 51 mph, respectively, with gusts to 47 and 63 mph, respectively. No wind damage was reported over the largely unpopulated region. While a storm surge estimated at up to 2 feet run up to and into the dunes along the barrier island, there were no indications from aerial photography of any new breaches or significant flooding or erosion.

Kenedy, Texas · Tropical Storm · Aug 25, 18:00 UTC

Satellite and radar data showed Hurricane Harvey moved across the coastal waters during the afternoon of the 25th until the early morning hours of the 26th. NOAA reconnaissance aircraft data indicated Harvey increased to a category 4 storm with maximum winds of 115 knots with gusts to 140 knots during the evening hours of the 25th as Harvey moved inland at San Jose Island north of Port Aransas. A gust to 72 knots was recorded by a mesonet site at Packery Channel. A gust to 69 knots was recorded at Port Aransas before data from the sensor was lost.

Corpus Christi To Baffin Bay, Gulf of Mexico · Marine Hurricane/Typhoon · Aug 26, 00:00 UTC

There were numerous water rescues within League City and Dickinson. Flash flood waters, from sheet flooding and bayous/creeks coming out of banks, completely inundated hundreds to thousands of homes and businesses. Roads and highways such as but not limited to Calder and Walker Streets, Highway 96, FM 518, FM 517, sections of Highway 3 and FM 646 in and around League City and Dickinson were flooded and therefore closed for long time periods. Approximately 7,000 homes and 125 businesses were impacted by flood waters across the county. Clear Creek measured record levels that lead to the widespread flooding throughout Friendswood and League City. Major flooding occurred along the Dickinson Bayou; from Cemetery Road to east of Highway 3 along FM 517. Flood waters inundated sections of Interstate 45, Bay Area Boulevard, FM 528, FM 518 and numerous primary and secondary county roads.

Galveston, Texas · Flash Flood · Aug 27, 06:40 UTC

A tornado touched down along Riverside Road south of Interstate 10 and south of Bamboo Road where hardwood trees were uprooted. The path continued northeast and crossed the interstate and Evangeline Highway. Along Evangeline Highway a small trailer was flipped. The tornado then crossed Riverside Road again damaging 4 homes, a pick-up truck, motorcycle, fencing, and downing 3 power poles. Of the homes damaged, two had roof damage, a trailer was moved off the blocks, and one was destroyed. The home that was destroyed had the majority of the roof removed and exterior wall failure. The path ended in the field behind the destroyed home. This tornado was also filmed and pictured by several individuals.

Acadia, Louisiana · Tornado · Aug 29, 22:09 UTC

A large waterspout moved onshore as a tornado near Seacliff Boulevard and produced mainly tree damage to hardwoods and softwoods. Minor awning and shingle damage was observed and light objects were tossed. Tin sheeting was observed in trees and several fences were blown down. Damage was consistent with EF-0 damage with an estimated wind speed of 85 mph. Damage width was about 2 blocks wide where the waterspout moved onshore and about 100 yards wide upon lifting near Old Spanish Trail near 9th Avenue.

Jackson, Mississippi · Tornado · Aug 30, 16:31 UTC

This tornado touched down in Petal along West Central Ave. Here, two businesses sustained minor roof damage with a portion of the roof peeled off. Several trees were uprooted and a fence was blown down. As the tornado moved northward, a few more trees were downed along with limbs broken off trees. Along Stevens St, a large tree crushed two vehicles. More minor tree damage occurred across several streets before the tornado crossed the intersection of Highway 11 and the Evelyn Gandy Parkway, where more trees were damaged. The tornado lifted after it crossed into the wooded area north of the Parkway near the Leaf River. Maximum winds were around 90 mph.

Forrest, Mississippi · Tornado · Aug 30, 16:41 UTC

The following roads were closed in Natchitoches Parish due to flooding: Nelson Road near Marthaville, Eight Mile Loops in Oak Grove, Stiles Road off of Collier Hill Road north of Campti, Longlois Hill Road near Flora, Jim Bell Road north of Campti, Rocks Creek Road near Marthaville, Central LP near Center Point Energy in Robeline, Manmy Trail near McDonald's Camp, BJ Smith Road, Bright Star Church Road, and Allen Marthaville Road near Crossroads Church.

Natchitoches, Louisiana · Flash Flood · Aug 30, 20:28 UTC

NWS meteorologists surveyed damage in western Fayette County and determined that the damage was consistent with an EF1 tornado. The tornado moved out of extreme southeast Lamar County and continued northeast across the western portions of Fayette County, with numerous trees snapped and uprooted. Just before the tornado crossed Highway 96, it produced extensive tree damage at the Fayette Country Club Golf Course. It continued northeast crossing County Road 18 and Wilkinson Road, and then to County Road 85 near Earl Housh Road. It paralleled County Road 85 for several miles, producing tree damage. It finally lifted about one mile southwest of the intersection of Highway 43 and Housh Chapel Road.

Fayette, Alabama · Tornado · Aug 31, 20:58 UTC

Major flash flooding affected the western two-thirds of Davidson County, with the worst flooding occurring in northwest Davidson County. Numerous homes were flooded in the Whites Creek area with many water rescues conducted. Several roads were also flooded in Whites Creek including Lickton Pike and Knight Road. Other roads were flooded and closed in parts of Nashville with several vehicles submerged and water rescues conducted, including at Vantage Way and Rosa Parks Blvd, Murfreesboro Pike north of Briley Parkway, Rolland Road, and Interstate 40 eastbound at Dr. D.B. Todd Jr. Blvd. where 5 cars stalled in the high water. Flooding continued into the early morning hours on September 1.

Davidson, Tennessee · Flash Flood · Sep 1, 00:00 UTC

NWS meteorologists surveyed damage in northern Bibb County and determined that the damage was consistent with an EF0 tornado. The tornado developed just south of Old Woodstock Road along the northern side of the Colonial Pipeline with light tree damage observed. The tornado briefly intensified as it crossed Old Woodstock Road, uprooting several trees. Another batch of uprooted trees was seen toward the northeast, as the tornado moved through a stand of trees. The circulation then quickly weakened roughly 1.5 miles south of the Tuscaloosa County line.

Bibb, Alabama · Tornado · Sep 1, 00:42 UTC

A brief EF-1 tornado associated with Tropical Depression Harvey touched down in the Bordeaux area of northwest Nashville and moved to the northwest for over one-half mile. The tornado snapped or uprooted nearly 100 large mature hardwood trees on Hydesdale Lane, Drakes Branch Road, Setters Road, Enchanted Drive, and Queens Lane. A small portion of the roof was blown off a home on Setters Road north of Drakes Branch Road, and the carport of a home was destroyed on Queens Lane. The worst damage was to a wood frame home at 133 Queens Lane where a large portion of the roof was blown off. Maximum winds were estimated to be around 95 mph.

Davidson, Tennessee · Tornado · Sep 1, 04:21 UTC

Flash flooding in Guthrie prompted evacuations on several residential streets. Homes began flooding before sunrise. Rescue boats were brought in from Muhlenberg County to assist with evacuations. Over 20 homes and businesses were flooded in the Guthrie area. Six of the homes were uninhabitable after sustaining major damage. Three to four feet of water covered the low-lying neighborhood that was evacuated. Standing water over Highways 181 and 171 slowed traffic, but the roads were passable. All county schools were closed due to flooding. A storm total rainfall of 7.81 inches was reported at the Kentucky mesonet site five miles southwest of Elkton. Most of this rain fell in a 24-hour period. A Cocorahs (Community Collaborative Rain, Hail, and Snow) network observer in Guthrie measured 7.10 inches.

Todd, Kentucky · Flash Flood · Sep 1, 09:47 UTC

Rear flank downdraft winds uplifted and ripped a roof off of an outdoor building. There was also some roof damage to the primary home on the property. The downdraft winds also resulted in approximately 50 snapped pine trees in the neighboring Calloway Forest Preserve.

Hoke, North Carolina · Thunderstorm Wind · Sep 1, 21:40 UTC

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• Unnamed tropical depressionNorth Atlantic · 2017Tropical Depression25 kt · 1009 mb
• Tropical Storm DonNorth Atlantic · 2017Tropical Storm45 kt · 1005 mb
• Tropical Storm EmilyNorth Atlantic · 2017Tropical Storm50 kt · 1001 mb
• Hurricane FranklinNorth Atlantic · 2017Cat 175 kt · 981 mb
• Hurricane GertNorth Atlantic · 2017Cat 295 kt · 962 mb
• Unnamed tropical stormNorth Atlantic · 2017Tropical Storm40 kt · 1004 mb
• Hurricane IrmaNorth Atlantic · 2017 · 133 deaths · $77 billionCat 5155 kt · 914 mb
• Hurricane JoseNorth Atlantic · 2017Cat 4135 kt · 938 mb
• Hurricane KatiaNorth Atlantic · 2017Cat 290 kt · 972 mb
• Hurricane LeeNorth Atlantic · 2017Cat 3100 kt · 962 mb
• Hurricane MariaNorth Atlantic · 2017 · 4,645 deaths · $92 billionCat 5150 kt · 908 mb
• Hurricane NateNorth Atlantic · 2017Cat 180 kt · 981 mb
• Hurricane OpheliaNorth Atlantic · 2017Cat 3100 kt · 957 mb
• Tropical Storm PhilippeNorth Atlantic · 2017Tropical Storm35 kt · 1000 mb
• Tropical Storm RinaNorth Atlantic · 2017Tropical Storm50 kt · 991 mb

A best track is the record a warning agency settles on after the storm, not what it said at the time: position, maximum sustained wind and central pressure every six hours, revised against every observation that came in later. Category is the Saffir-Simpson scale, which runs from Category 1 at 64 kt to Category 5 at 137 kt and reads wind only, so it says nothing about surge or rain. Accumulated cyclone energy adds up the square of the wind through the storm's life, so it counts strength and duration together.

Storm history from NOAA NCEI’s International Best Track Archive for Climate Stewardship (IBTrACS), which merges the official best track of every warning agency. Live storms, cones, watches and warnings from the National Hurricane Center and the Central Pacific Hurricane Center. Archived radar from NOAA’s Level II archive.

• Tropical cyclone report, National Hurricane Center
• Every advisory and discussion NHC issued while it was live
• Best track as KMZ, National Hurricane Center
• Best track as a shapefile, National Hurricane Center
• Wikipedia article: Hurricane Harvey