Texas, 2000Heat in Texas, July 6 to 23, 2000
July 6 to 23, 2000 · NWS HGX · 23 events in 23 counties and zones
23 heat, as filed by the National Weather Service.
Every event with a place to put it; 23 filed by county or forecast zone are drawn at its center, in a lighter ring. Tap one for its entry below.
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- Deaths
- 19
- Injuries
- 0
- Property damage
- None recorded
- Crop damage
- None recorded
- Events
- 23
Deaths and injuries are direct and indirect together, as the offices filed them. Damage is property and crops in the dollars of the year, not adjusted for inflation, and only where an office estimated it.
Heat, Wharton
- When
- July 6, 6:00 AM CST to July 23, 11:00 PM CST
- Where
- Wharton forecast zone
- Reported by
- GOVT OFFICIAL
- Coordinates
- 29.278, -96.222 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
Excessive heat impacted southeast Texas for much of the month of July. High temperatures ranged from 98 to 105 degrees on a daily basis over all but the immediate coast during a 2 week period. College Station recorded 12 consecutive days with temperatures of 100 degrees or higher. Highest temperatures for the month included 103 degrees at Houston Intercontinental Airport and 105 degrees at College Station. Only traces of rainfall were observed during this period. Of the 19 heat related deaths reported during this period, 17 were in Harris County and 2 were in Galveston County.
Heat, Liberty
- When
- July 6, 6:00 AM CST to July 23, 11:00 PM CST
- Where
- Liberty forecast zone
- Reported by
- GOVT OFFICIAL
- Coordinates
- 30.152, -94.812 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
Excessive heat impacted southeast Texas for much of the month of July. High temperatures ranged from 98 to 105 degrees on a daily basis over all but the immediate coast during a 2 week period. College Station recorded 12 consecutive days with temperatures of 100 degrees or higher. Highest temperatures for the month included 103 degrees at Houston Intercontinental Airport and 105 degrees at College Station. Only traces of rainfall were observed during this period. Of the 19 heat related deaths reported during this period, 17 were in Harris County and 2 were in Galveston County.
Heat, Madison
- When
- July 6, 6:00 AM CST to July 23, 11:00 PM CST
- Where
- Madison forecast zone
- Reported by
- GOVT OFFICIAL
- Coordinates
- 30.966, -95.928 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
Excessive heat impacted southeast Texas for much of the month of July. High temperatures ranged from 98 to 105 degrees on a daily basis over all but the immediate coast during a 2 week period. College Station recorded 12 consecutive days with temperatures of 100 degrees or higher. Highest temperatures for the month included 103 degrees at Houston Intercontinental Airport and 105 degrees at College Station. Only traces of rainfall were observed during this period. Of the 19 heat related deaths reported during this period, 17 were in Harris County and 2 were in Galveston County.
Heat, Matagorda
- When
- July 6, 6:00 AM CST to July 23, 11:00 PM CST
- Where
- Matagorda forecast zone
- Reported by
- GOVT OFFICIAL
- Coordinates
- 28.786, -96.004 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
Excessive heat impacted southeast Texas for much of the month of July. High temperatures ranged from 98 to 105 degrees on a daily basis over all but the immediate coast during a 2 week period. College Station recorded 12 consecutive days with temperatures of 100 degrees or higher. Highest temperatures for the month included 103 degrees at Houston Intercontinental Airport and 105 degrees at College Station. Only traces of rainfall were observed during this period. Of the 19 heat related deaths reported during this period, 17 were in Harris County and 2 were in Galveston County.
Heat, Montgomery
- When
- July 6, 6:00 AM CST to July 23, 11:00 PM CST
- Where
- Montgomery forecast zone
- Reported by
- GOVT OFFICIAL
- Coordinates
- 30.300, -95.503 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
Excessive heat impacted southeast Texas for much of the month of July. High temperatures ranged from 98 to 105 degrees on a daily basis over all but the immediate coast during a 2 week period. College Station recorded 12 consecutive days with temperatures of 100 degrees or higher. Highest temperatures for the month included 103 degrees at Houston Intercontinental Airport and 105 degrees at College Station. Only traces of rainfall were observed during this period. Of the 19 heat related deaths reported during this period, 17 were in Harris County and 2 were in Galveston County.
Heat, Polk
- When
- July 6, 6:00 AM CST to July 23, 11:00 PM CST
- Where
- Polk forecast zone
- Reported by
- GOVT OFFICIAL
- Coordinates
- 30.793, -94.830 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
Excessive heat impacted southeast Texas for much of the month of July. High temperatures ranged from 98 to 105 degrees on a daily basis over all but the immediate coast during a 2 week period. College Station recorded 12 consecutive days with temperatures of 100 degrees or higher. Highest temperatures for the month included 103 degrees at Houston Intercontinental Airport and 105 degrees at College Station. Only traces of rainfall were observed during this period. Of the 19 heat related deaths reported during this period, 17 were in Harris County and 2 were in Galveston County.
Heat, San Jacinto
- When
- July 6, 6:00 AM CST to July 23, 11:00 PM CST
- Where
- San Jacinto forecast zone
- Reported by
- GOVT OFFICIAL
- Coordinates
- 30.580, -95.167 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
Excessive heat impacted southeast Texas for much of the month of July. High temperatures ranged from 98 to 105 degrees on a daily basis over all but the immediate coast during a 2 week period. College Station recorded 12 consecutive days with temperatures of 100 degrees or higher. Highest temperatures for the month included 103 degrees at Houston Intercontinental Airport and 105 degrees at College Station. Only traces of rainfall were observed during this period. Of the 19 heat related deaths reported during this period, 17 were in Harris County and 2 were in Galveston County.
Heat, Trinity
- When
- July 6, 6:00 AM CST to July 23, 11:00 PM CST
- Where
- Trinity forecast zone
- Reported by
- GOVT OFFICIAL
- Coordinates
- 31.089, -95.135 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
Excessive heat impacted southeast Texas for much of the month of July. High temperatures ranged from 98 to 105 degrees on a daily basis over all but the immediate coast during a 2 week period. College Station recorded 12 consecutive days with temperatures of 100 degrees or higher. Highest temperatures for the month included 103 degrees at Houston Intercontinental Airport and 105 degrees at College Station. Only traces of rainfall were observed during this period. Of the 19 heat related deaths reported during this period, 17 were in Harris County and 2 were in Galveston County.
Heat, Walker
- When
- July 6, 6:00 AM CST to July 23, 11:00 PM CST
- Where
- Walker forecast zone
- Reported by
- GOVT OFFICIAL
- Coordinates
- 30.739, -95.572 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
Excessive heat impacted southeast Texas for much of the month of July. High temperatures ranged from 98 to 105 degrees on a daily basis over all but the immediate coast during a 2 week period. College Station recorded 12 consecutive days with temperatures of 100 degrees or higher. Highest temperatures for the month included 103 degrees at Houston Intercontinental Airport and 105 degrees at College Station. Only traces of rainfall were observed during this period. Of the 19 heat related deaths reported during this period, 17 were in Harris County and 2 were in Galveston County.
Heat, Waller
- When
- July 6, 6:00 AM CST to July 23, 11:00 PM CST
- Where
- Waller forecast zone
- Reported by
- GOVT OFFICIAL
- Coordinates
- 30.011, -95.988 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
Excessive heat impacted southeast Texas for much of the month of July. High temperatures ranged from 98 to 105 degrees on a daily basis over all but the immediate coast during a 2 week period. College Station recorded 12 consecutive days with temperatures of 100 degrees or higher. Highest temperatures for the month included 103 degrees at Houston Intercontinental Airport and 105 degrees at College Station. Only traces of rainfall were observed during this period. Of the 19 heat related deaths reported during this period, 17 were in Harris County and 2 were in Galveston County.
Heat, Washington
- When
- July 6, 6:00 AM CST to July 23, 11:00 PM CST
- Where
- Washington forecast zone
- Reported by
- GOVT OFFICIAL
- Coordinates
- 30.215, -96.403 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
Excessive heat impacted southeast Texas for much of the month of July. High temperatures ranged from 98 to 105 degrees on a daily basis over all but the immediate coast during a 2 week period. College Station recorded 12 consecutive days with temperatures of 100 degrees or higher. Highest temperatures for the month included 103 degrees at Houston Intercontinental Airport and 105 degrees at College Station. Only traces of rainfall were observed during this period. Of the 19 heat related deaths reported during this period, 17 were in Harris County and 2 were in Galveston County.
Heat, Austin
- When
- July 6, 6:00 AM CST to July 23, 11:00 PM CST
- Where
- Austin forecast zone
- Reported by
- GOVT OFFICIAL
- Coordinates
- 29.887, -96.278 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
Excessive heat impacted southeast Texas for much of the month of July. High temperatures ranged from 98 to 105 degrees on a daily basis over all but the immediate coast during a 2 week period. College Station recorded 12 consecutive days with temperatures of 100 degrees or higher. Highest temperatures for the month included 103 degrees at Houston Intercontinental Airport and 105 degrees at College Station. Only traces of rainfall were observed during this period. Of the 19 heat related deaths reported during this period, 17 were in Harris County and 2 were in Galveston County.
Heat, Brazoria
- When
- July 6, 6:00 AM CST to July 23, 11:00 PM CST
- Where
- Brazoria forecast zone
- Reported by
- GOVT OFFICIAL
- Coordinates
- 29.168, -95.434 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
Excessive heat impacted southeast Texas for much of the month of July. High temperatures ranged from 98 to 105 degrees on a daily basis over all but the immediate coast during a 2 week period. College Station recorded 12 consecutive days with temperatures of 100 degrees or higher. Highest temperatures for the month included 103 degrees at Houston Intercontinental Airport and 105 degrees at College Station. Only traces of rainfall were observed during this period. Of the 19 heat related deaths reported during this period, 17 were in Harris County and 2 were in Galveston County.
Heat, Brazos
- When
- July 6, 6:00 AM CST to July 23, 11:00 PM CST
- Where
- Brazos forecast zone
- Reported by
- GOVT OFFICIAL
- Coordinates
- 30.661, -96.302 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
Excessive heat impacted southeast Texas for much of the month of July. High temperatures ranged from 98 to 105 degrees on a daily basis over all but the immediate coast during a 2 week period. College Station recorded 12 consecutive days with temperatures of 100 degrees or higher. Highest temperatures for the month included 103 degrees at Houston Intercontinental Airport and 105 degrees at College Station. Only traces of rainfall were observed during this period. Of the 19 heat related deaths reported during this period, 17 were in Harris County and 2 were in Galveston County.
Heat, Burleson
- When
- July 6, 6:00 AM CST to July 23, 11:00 PM CST
- Where
- Burleson forecast zone
- Reported by
- GOVT OFFICIAL
- Coordinates
- 30.493, -96.621 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
Excessive heat impacted southeast Texas for much of the month of July. High temperatures ranged from 98 to 105 degrees on a daily basis over all but the immediate coast during a 2 week period. College Station recorded 12 consecutive days with temperatures of 100 degrees or higher. Highest temperatures for the month included 103 degrees at Houston Intercontinental Airport and 105 degrees at College Station. Only traces of rainfall were observed during this period. Of the 19 heat related deaths reported during this period, 17 were in Harris County and 2 were in Galveston County.
Heat, Chambers
- When
- July 6, 6:00 AM CST to July 23, 11:00 PM CST
- Where
- Chambers forecast zone
- Reported by
- GOVT OFFICIAL
- Coordinates
- 29.708, -94.671 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
Excessive heat impacted southeast Texas for much of the month of July. High temperatures ranged from 98 to 105 degrees on a daily basis over all but the immediate coast during a 2 week period. College Station recorded 12 consecutive days with temperatures of 100 degrees or higher. Highest temperatures for the month included 103 degrees at Houston Intercontinental Airport and 105 degrees at College Station. Only traces of rainfall were observed during this period. Of the 19 heat related deaths reported during this period, 17 were in Harris County and 2 were in Galveston County.
Heat, Colorado
- When
- July 6, 6:00 AM CST to July 23, 11:00 PM CST
- Where
- Colorado forecast zone
- Reported by
- GOVT OFFICIAL
- Coordinates
- 29.621, -96.526 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
Excessive heat impacted southeast Texas for much of the month of July. High temperatures ranged from 98 to 105 degrees on a daily basis over all but the immediate coast during a 2 week period. College Station recorded 12 consecutive days with temperatures of 100 degrees or higher. Highest temperatures for the month included 103 degrees at Houston Intercontinental Airport and 105 degrees at College Station. Only traces of rainfall were observed during this period. Of the 19 heat related deaths reported during this period, 17 were in Harris County and 2 were in Galveston County.
Heat, Fort Bend
- When
- July 6, 6:00 AM CST to July 23, 11:00 PM CST
- Where
- Fort Bend forecast zone
- Reported by
- GOVT OFFICIAL
- Coordinates
- 29.528, -95.771 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
Excessive heat impacted southeast Texas for much of the month of July. High temperatures ranged from 98 to 105 degrees on a daily basis over all but the immediate coast during a 2 week period. College Station recorded 12 consecutive days with temperatures of 100 degrees or higher. Highest temperatures for the month included 103 degrees at Houston Intercontinental Airport and 105 degrees at College Station. Only traces of rainfall were observed during this period. Of the 19 heat related deaths reported during this period, 17 were in Harris County and 2 were in Galveston County.
Heat, Galveston
- When
- July 6, 6:00 AM CST to July 23, 11:00 PM CST
- Where
- Galveston forecast zone
- Deaths
- 2 direct, 0 indirect
- Reported by
- GOVT OFFICIAL
- Coordinates
- 29.298, -94.811 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
Excessive heat impacted southeast Texas for much of the month of July. High temperatures ranged from 98 to 105 degrees on a daily basis over all but the immediate coast during a 2 week period. College Station recorded 12 consecutive days with temperatures of 100 degrees or higher. Highest temperatures for the month included 103 degrees at Houston Intercontinental Airport and 105 degrees at College Station. Only traces of rainfall were observed during this period. Of the 19 heat related deaths reported during this period, 17 were in Harris County and 2 were in Galveston County.
Heat, Grimes
- When
- July 6, 6:00 AM CST to July 23, 11:00 PM CST
- Where
- Grimes forecast zone
- Reported by
- GOVT OFFICIAL
- Coordinates
- 30.544, -95.985 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
Excessive heat impacted southeast Texas for much of the month of July. High temperatures ranged from 98 to 105 degrees on a daily basis over all but the immediate coast during a 2 week period. College Station recorded 12 consecutive days with temperatures of 100 degrees or higher. Highest temperatures for the month included 103 degrees at Houston Intercontinental Airport and 105 degrees at College Station. Only traces of rainfall were observed during this period. Of the 19 heat related deaths reported during this period, 17 were in Harris County and 2 were in Galveston County.
Heat, Harris
- When
- July 6, 6:00 AM CST to July 23, 11:00 PM CST
- Where
- Harris forecast zone
- Deaths
- 17 direct, 0 indirect
- Reported by
- GOVT OFFICIAL
- Coordinates
- 29.857, -95.392 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
Excessive heat impacted southeast Texas for much of the month of July. High temperatures ranged from 98 to 105 degrees on a daily basis over all but the immediate coast during a 2 week period. College Station recorded 12 consecutive days with temperatures of 100 degrees or higher. Highest temperatures for the month included 103 degrees at Houston Intercontinental Airport and 105 degrees at College Station. Only traces of rainfall were observed during this period. Of the 19 heat related deaths reported during this period, 17 were in Harris County and 2 were in Galveston County.
Heat, Houston
- When
- July 6, 6:00 AM CST to July 23, 11:00 PM CST
- Where
- Houston forecast zone
- Reported by
- GOVT OFFICIAL
- Coordinates
- 31.318, -95.423 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
Excessive heat impacted southeast Texas for much of the month of July. High temperatures ranged from 98 to 105 degrees on a daily basis over all but the immediate coast during a 2 week period. College Station recorded 12 consecutive days with temperatures of 100 degrees or higher. Highest temperatures for the month included 103 degrees at Houston Intercontinental Airport and 105 degrees at College Station. Only traces of rainfall were observed during this period. Of the 19 heat related deaths reported during this period, 17 were in Harris County and 2 were in Galveston County.
Heat, Jackson
- When
- July 6, 6:00 AM CST to July 23, 11:00 PM CST
- Where
- Jackson forecast zone
- Reported by
- GOVT OFFICIAL
- Coordinates
- 28.954, -96.578 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
Excessive heat impacted southeast Texas for much of the month of July. High temperatures ranged from 98 to 105 degrees on a daily basis over all but the immediate coast during a 2 week period. College Station recorded 12 consecutive days with temperatures of 100 degrees or higher. Highest temperatures for the month included 103 degrees at Houston Intercontinental Airport and 105 degrees at College Station. Only traces of rainfall were observed during this period. Of the 19 heat related deaths reported during this period, 17 were in Harris County and 2 were in Galveston County.
| Event | Date | Age | Sex | Where | Kind |
|---|
| Heat, Galveston | 2000-07-23 | 70 | Female | Permanent Home | Direct |
| Heat, Galveston | 2000-07-25 | 43 | Female | Outside/Open Areas | Direct |
| Heat, Harris | 2000-07-09 | 48 | Male | Permanent Home | Direct |
| Heat, Harris | 2000-07-21 | 50 | Male | Outside/Open Areas | Direct |
| Heat, Harris | 2000-07-09 | 58 | Male | Permanent Home | Direct |
| Heat, Harris | 2000-07-22 | 62 | Female | Permanent Home | Direct |
| Heat, Harris | 2000-07-16 | 65 | Male | Permanent Home | Direct |
| Heat, Harris | 2000-07-16 | 66 | Male | Permanent Home | Direct |
| Heat, Harris | 2000-07-08 | 69 | Male | Permanent Home | Direct |
| Heat, Harris | 2000-07-19 | 69 | Male | Permanent Home | Direct |
| Heat, Harris | 2000-07-17 | 70 | Female | Permanent Home | Direct |
| Heat, Harris | 2000-07-09 | 72 | Female | Permanent Home | Direct |
| Heat, Harris | 2000-07-06 | 73 | Female | Permanent Home | Direct |
| Heat, Harris | 2000-07-17 | 73 | Female | Permanent Home | Direct |
| Heat, Harris | 2000-07-21 | 73 | Male | Permanent Home | Direct |
| Heat, Harris | 2000-07-16 | 77 | Male | Permanent Home | Direct |
| Heat, Harris | 2000-07-21 | 82 | Female | Permanent Home | Direct |
| Heat, Harris | 2000-07-06 | 82 | Male | Permanent Home | Direct |
| Heat, Harris | 2000-07-14 | 85 | Male | Permanent Home | Direct |
- Heat
- Heat below excessive heat criteria that still caused deaths, injuries or significant impacts.
After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.
- Lightning Strike in Nebraska, July 6, 2000$150,000 · 1 event
- Wildfire in Texas, July 6, 20002 injured · $40,000 · 1 event
- Damaging Wind in Tennessee, July 6, 2000$35,000 · 1 event
- Lightning Strike in Nebraska, July 6, 2000$30,000 · 1 event
- Damaging Wind in Tennessee, July 6, 2000$23,000 · 1 event
- Lightning Strike in Nebraska, July 6, 2000$20,000 · 1 event
- Damaging Wind in Tennessee, July 6, 2000$19,000 · 1 event
- Hail in North Dakota, July 6, 20001 injured · 2.75 in hail · 1 event
- Damaging Wind in Georgia, July 6, 20001 injured · 60 kt wind · 1 event
- Damaging Wind in Tennessee, July 6, 2000$13,000 · 1 event
- Damaging Winds in Tennessee, July 6, 2000$1,000 · 60 kt wind · 5 events
- Damaging Wind in Tennessee, July 6, 2000$12,000 · 1 event
NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 5163946, 5164676, 5164677, 5164678, 5164679, 5164747, 5165037, 5165038, 5165039, 5165098, 5165099, 5175520, 5175521, 5175854, 5175855, 5175856, 5175920, 5175921, 5176247, 5176248, 5176322, 5176323, 5176324.