ARE YOU READY for the 2025 hurricane season, Houston?

We all remember last year a little too well. The first storm of the 2024 season, Hurricane Beryl, was a doozy. Despite only being a Category 1 hurricane, it wiped out power for more than 2.26 million people in the Houston area—more customers than any other time in CenterPoint history. Locals directed their anger at the utility company, which restored power to homes at a snail’s pace. Someone even graffitied “Centerpointless” below I-10, spraying out loud what we were all feeling.

So, here goes another round. We spoke with our favorite weather expert about 2025 hurricane season predictions and have all our guides ready to go for you. Here’s everything you need to be prepared for the next storm.

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In This Feature:

A Houstonian's Guide to the Ultimate Hurricane Kit

The time of year we all dread is here. Make sure you're ready for whatever mother nature is going to throw our way.

06/02/2025 By Uvie Bikomo and Sofia Gonzalez

What Houstonians Should Expect from This Year’s Hurricane Season

Space City Weather meteorologist (and co–Houstonian of the Year) Matt Lanza fills us in on everything we need to know for the months to come.

06/02/2025 By Meredith Nudo

10 Lesser-Known Hurricane Prep Tips

You’ve got your emergency kit ready, but there’s still so much more to do.

07/07/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

What on Earth Do Hurricane Categories Mean?

Since Hurricane Beryl was only a Category 1, we look at what these scales actually signal.

07/15/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

How Did ‘Turn Around, Don’t Drown’ Become a Thing?

For more than 20 years, the safety warning has educated many about the dangers of driving through floodwaters.

07/01/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

What to Do If Your Home Floods in Houston

The aftermath of a hurricane can be chaotic and costly. We check in with West Street Recovery for tips on how to prepare and deal with damage.

06/05/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

The Sound of Rain Continues to Echo for Harvey Survivors

The storm left hundreds of Houstonians with PTSD, and public mental health is worsening as more extreme weather events persist as the norm.

06/09/2025 By Meredith Nudo

A Brief History of Houston’s Attempts at Flood Control

How two catastrophic floods in 1929 and 1935 shaped the Bayou City.

01/24/2025 By James Glassman