The Tour
Galveston Hurricane Tour visits a wide range of sites with historical and scientific interest. See before-and-after scenes from the 1900 Storm, Seawall and Grade Raising, visit the site of Galveston's forgotten Grade Raising Canal, learn about hurricane impacts on immigrants and see the importance of elevating historic homes! We will also see high water marks from historic hurricanes, visit the site of the world's first live broadcast of a hurricane eye and see hurricane tree sculptures. This 1-hour tour is a unique, educational experience!
Dr. "Hurricane Hal" Needham
Galveston Hurricane Tour is produced by Dr. "Hurricane Hal" Needham, an international expert on hurricanes and coastal hazards. Dr. Needham's research has primarily focused on helping cities around the world become more resilient to wind and flood hazards. He runs the U-Surge Project, which provides the first data-driven flood risk analysis for U.S. coastal cities from Texas to Maine. He is founder and president of Marine Weather and Climate, where you can find a link to his professional publications and work with the media, including documentaries featured on PBS News Hour and PBS NOVA. During hurricane season, he often posts tropical weather updates to his Facebook page.
Galveston Hurricane Tour is produced by Dr. "Hurricane Hal" Needham, an international expert on hurricanes and coastal hazards. Dr. Needham's research has primarily focused on helping cities around the world become more resilient to wind and flood hazards. He runs the U-Surge Project, which provides the first data-driven flood risk analysis for U.S. coastal cities from Texas to Maine. He is founder and president of Marine Weather and Climate, where you can find a link to his professional publications and work with the media, including documentaries featured on PBS News Hour and PBS NOVA. During hurricane season, he often posts tropical weather updates to his Facebook page.
Our Philosophy
Galveston Hurricane Tour promotes exploration and discovery at the crossroads of science and history. We value open discussions and prefer meaningful dialogues that connect people more than a "canned monologue". The goal of our explorations is applied science/ history, where lessons learned can be applied to life today and transform perspectives on tomorrow.
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Our Values
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Tour Details
Galveston Hurricane Tour provides a 1-hour bus tour for both adults and children. Our air conditioned bus has a screen that runs an excellent video to supplement the views you see out your window. We sincerely believe this is the world's best hurricane and resiliency tour!
