South Padre Island Emergency Management

2008 Hurricane Season

Sept. 12, 2008 (5:30 p.m.)
Some Coastal Flooding Occurs on South Padre Island, Community Urged to be Cautious

Sept. 11, 2008 (noon)
NWS: SPI Under Coastal Flood Warning

Sept. 10, 2008 (5 p.m.)
Ike’s Expected Landfall Shifts North, SPI Officials Remain Prepared

Sept. 10, 2008 (11 a.m.)
SPI Officials Remain Watchful of Ike

Sept. 9, 2008 (11 a.m.)
SPI Emergency Officials Watching Hurricane Ike

Aug. 1, 2008 (10 a.m.)
Power Restored at More Than 90 Percent on South Padre Island, Individual FEMA Assistance Approved

July 30, 2008 (10:30 a.m.)
Power Restored at More Than 75 Percent on South Padre Island, Bridge Open, Fireworks Display Friday

July 29, 2008 (1:30 p.m.)
Town of SPI Urges Lodging Properties to be Flexible with Refund Policies

July 29, 2008 (10 a.m.)
Power Restoration Continues on South Padre Island, Bridge Open to All Traffic

July 28, 2008 (5 p.m.)
Some Power Restored on South Padre Island

July 28, 2008 (12:30 p.m.)
AEP: Some Power on Island Expected Today, Island Drying Off Its Welcome Mat

July 27, 2008 (12:30 p.m.)
UPDATE: Post-Hurricane Health, Service, Safety Information for South Padre Island

July 26, 2008 (1 p.m.)
UPDATE: Power to be Restored in 3-6 Days, Island Access Remains Restricted

July 25, 2008 (2 p.m.)
Town Hall Meeting Today 6:30 p.m. at SPI Municipal Building, Island Access Restricted

July 24, 2008 (6 p.m.)
AEP: Power Restoration May Take As Long As 7+ Days; Supply Distribution To Continue; Curfew Remains

July 23, 2008 (11 p.m.)
Water and Ice to be Distributed at SPI Convention Centre, Bridge Open

July 23, 2008 (7 p.m.)
Weather Subsides; Transportation to Shelters Available; Curfew Established

July 23, 2008 (9:30 a.m.)
Hurricane Dolly Upgraded to Category 2, Landfall Expected Before Noon Today

July 22, 2008 (6 p.m.)
South Padre Island Beaches Closed at 8 p.m. Today


July 22, 2008 (4:30 p.m.)
Hurricane Dolly Expected to Make Landfall Wednesday Morning, Tropical Storm Force Winds Hit Tonight


July 22, 2008 (11 a.m.)
Hurricane Warning Set for South Padre Island, Tropical Storm Force Winds Expected Tonight


July 21, 2008 (5 p.m.)
South Padre Island Remains Under Hurricane Watch, Cameron County Issues Mandatory Relocation of High-Profile Vehicles in Laguna Madre Area


July 21, 2008 (11 a.m.)
SPI Under Hurricane Watch, Tropical Storm Dolly Expected to Make Landfall Wednesday as a Category 1 Hurricane