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On the evening of September 8, 1900, a monstrous hurricane slammed into the city of Galveston, Texas, transforming the bustling island into a scene of unimaginable devastation. The storm killed an estimated 8,000 people—an eighth of the city's population—and remains the deadliest natural disaster in U.S. history. Fueled by the warm waters of the Gulf, the hurricane unleashed a 15-foot storm surge that obliterated homes, businesses, and entire neighborhoods. With no seawall to protect it and minimal warning, Galveston was left defenseless. The sheer intensity of the destruction later led experts to estimate the storm’s winds reached over 135 miles per hour, making it the most catastrophic hurricane ever recorded on American soil.