Texas, 2000

Heat 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.

Where it happened

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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The toll

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.

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Event by event

23 heat. Local standard time, as filed.

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.

The people who died

As the offices recorded each death: direct deaths were caused by the weather itself, indirect ones by something it set in motion.

EventDateAgeSexWhereKind
Heat, Galveston2000-07-2370FemalePermanent HomeDirect
Heat, Galveston2000-07-2543FemaleOutside/Open AreasDirect
Heat, Harris2000-07-0948MalePermanent HomeDirect
Heat, Harris2000-07-2150MaleOutside/Open AreasDirect
Heat, Harris2000-07-0958MalePermanent HomeDirect
Heat, Harris2000-07-2262FemalePermanent HomeDirect
Heat, Harris2000-07-1665MalePermanent HomeDirect
Heat, Harris2000-07-1666MalePermanent HomeDirect
Heat, Harris2000-07-0869MalePermanent HomeDirect
Heat, Harris2000-07-1969MalePermanent HomeDirect
Heat, Harris2000-07-1770FemalePermanent HomeDirect
Heat, Harris2000-07-0972FemalePermanent HomeDirect
Heat, Harris2000-07-0673FemalePermanent HomeDirect
Heat, Harris2000-07-1773FemalePermanent HomeDirect
Heat, Harris2000-07-2173MalePermanent HomeDirect
Heat, Harris2000-07-1677MalePermanent HomeDirect
Heat, Harris2000-07-2182FemalePermanent HomeDirect
Heat, Harris2000-07-0682MalePermanent HomeDirect
Heat, Harris2000-07-1485MalePermanent HomeDirect

What these are

Heat
Heat below excessive heat criteria that still caused deaths, injuries or significant impacts.

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Sources

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.