It looks as though the tide/storm surge combination fell short of the 20+ feet worst-case NOAA predicted. I hope so. The power of these storms amazes me. I cannot imagine the energy required to move water, as rain and ocean surge, in such quantities.
I'm hoping the Galveston hold outs are all alive.
Update: The NY Times has posted an interactive map with wind speeds and surge elevations.Labels: flood, hurricane, ike, map, NOAA, NY Times, weather
