This September 12, 2008 NASA Terra satellite image shows the eye of Hurricane Ike as it moves towards the Texas gulf coast.
This September 10, 2008 NASA handout image received on September 12, 2008 shows a picture of Hurricane Ike downlinked by the crew of the International Space Station, flying 220 statute miles above Earth. The center of the hurricane was near 23.8 degrees north latitude and 85.3 degrees west longitude, moving 300 degrees at 7 nautical miles per hour. The sustained winds were 80 nautical miles per hour with gusts to 100 nautical miles per hour and forecast to intensify.
People affected by Hurricane Ike wait on line to receive ice and water from members of the Texas National Guard on September 14, 2008 in Galveston Texas. Ike made landfall on September 13 at Galveston, causing widespread wind and flood damage along the Texas and Louisiana coasts.
Members of the Texas National Guard distribute ice and water to residents affected by Hurricane Ike on September 14, 2008 in Galveston Texas. Ike made landfall on September 13 at Galveston causing widespread wind and flood damage along the Texas and Louisiana coasts.
A sailboat is grounded near the Hilton Hotel on September 14, 2008 in Nassau Bay, Texas. High winds and storm surge from Hurricane Ike caused widespread damage in the area.
Lee Ann Wheelbarger makes her way through debris near her condominium complex on September 14, 2008 in El Lago, Texas. High winds and storm surge from Hurricane Ike caused widespread damage in the area.
People look over the wreckage at a marina on September 14, 2008 in El Lago, Texas. High winds and storm surge from Hurricane Ike caused widespread damage in the area.
A truck sits heavily damaged on September 14, 2008 in San Leon, Texas. Hurricane Ike made landfall on September 13 at Galveston causing widespread wind and flood damage along the Texas and Louisiana coasts. San Leon is located on Galveston Bay.
Tony Dang searches through the remains of his home on September 14, 2008 in San Leon, Texas. Ike made landfall on September 13 at Galveston causing widespread wind and flood damage along the Texas and Louisiana coasts. San Leon is located on Galveston Bay.
Tony Dang searches through the remains of his home on September 14, 2008 in San Leon, Texas. Ike made landfall on September 13 at Galveston causing widespread wind and flood damage along the Texas and Louisiana coasts. San Leon is located on Galveston Bay.
A home is heavily damaged on September 14, 2008 in San Leon, Texas. Ike made landfall on September 13 at Galveston causing widespread wind and flood damage along the Texas and Louisiana coasts. San Leon is located on Galveston Bay.
Flood waters engulf homes and streets after Hurricane Ike passed through Orange, Texas, on September 14, 2008. Floodwaters from Hurricane Ike are reportedly as high as eight feet (approximately 2.5m) in some areas causing widespread damage across the coast of Texas. A
A boat cabin lies upside down in an empty lot on September 14, 2008 in San Leon, Texas. Hurricane Ike made landfall on September 13 at Galveston causing widespread wind and flood damage along the Texas and Louisiana coasts. San Leon is located on Galveston Bay.
Leo Mirok carries a net he found in a neighbor's yard across from the remains of his home on September 14, 2008 in San Leon, Texas. Hurricane Ike made landfall on September 13 at Galveston causing widespread wind and flood damage along the Texas and Louisiana coasts. San Leon is located on Galveston Bay.
A house sits in a street on September 14, 2008 in San Leon, Texas. Hurricane Ike made landfall on September 13 at Galveston causing widespread wind and flood damage along the Texas and Louisiana coasts. San Leon is located on Galveston Bay.
The commerical zone of the waterfront sits damaged on September 14, 2008 in Seabrook, Texas. Hurricane Ike made landfall on September 13 at Galveston causing widespread wind and flood damage along the Texas and Louisiana coasts. San Leon is located on Galveston Bay.
The Boardwalk, a popular restaurant district, sits damaged on September 14, 2008 in Kemah, Texas. Hurricane Ike made landfall on September 13 at Galveston causing widespread wind and flood damage along the Texas and Louisiana coasts. San Leon is located on Galveston Bay.
Leo Mirok hugs Stephanie Devine on the foundation of a neighbor's home on September 14, 2008 in San Leon, Texas. Devine was searching for her father, James Devine, and feared he had stayed home as high winds and storm surge from Hurricane Ike made landfall. Hurricane Ike made landfall on September 13 at Galveston causing widespread wind and flood damage along the Texas and Louisiana coasts. San Leon is located on Galveston Bay.
A roof and boat cover a street on September 14, 2008 in San Leon, Texas. Hurricane Ike made landfall on September 13 at Galveston causing widespread wind and flood damage along the Texas and Louisiana coasts. San Leon is located on Galveston Bay.
A resident left this warning for looters on September 14, 2008 in San Leon, Texas. Hurricane Ike made landfall on September 13 at Galveston causing widespread wind and flood damage along the Texas and Louisiana coasts. San Leon is located on Galveston Bay.
A home is left standing among debris from Hurricane Ike September 14, 2008 in Gilchrist, Texas. Floodwaters from Hurricane Ike are reportedly as high as eight feet in some areas causing widespread damage across the coast of Texas.
A home is left standing among debris from Hurricane Ike September 14, 2008 in Gilchrist, Texas. Floodwaters from Hurricane Ike are reportedly as high as eight feet in some areas causing widespread damage across the coast of Texas.
An overturned car sits in floodwaters from Hurricane Ike September 14, 2008 in Gilchrist, Texas. Floodwaters from Hurricane Ike are reportedly as high as eight feet in some areas causing widespread damage across the coast of Texas.
A helicopter fies over damaged yachts on September 14, 2008 in Seabrook, Texas. Hurricane Ike made landfall on September 13 at Galveston causing widespread wind and flood damage along the Texas and Louisiana coasts. San Leon is located on Galveston Bay.
Debris from Hurricane Ike is seen September 14, 2008 in Gilchrist, Texas. Floodwaters from Hurricane Ike are reportedly as high as eight feet in some areas causing widespread damage across the coast of Texas.
A home is left standing among debris from Hurricane Ike September 14, 2008 in Gilchrist, Texas. Floodwaters from Hurricane Ike are reportedly as high as eight feet in some areas causing widespread damage across the coast of Texas.
A washed out bridge is seen after Hurricane Ike hit September 14, 2008 in Gilchrist, Texas. Floodwaters from Hurricane Ike are reportedly as high as eight feet in some areas causing widespread damage across the coast of Texas.
A collapsed home is seen after Hurricane Ike hit September 14, 2008 in Gilchrist, Texas. Floodwaters from Hurricane Ike are reportedly as high as eight feet in some areas causing widespread damage across the coast of Texas.
A washed out bridge is shown after Hurricane Ike September 14, 2008 in Gilchrist, Texas. Floodwaters from Hurricane Ike are reportedly as high as eight feet in some areas causing widespread damage across the coast of Texas.
A turned over car sits among debris from Hurricane Ike September 14, 2008 in Gilchrist, Texas. Floodwaters from Hurricane Ike are reportedly as high as eight feet in some areas causing widespread damage across the coast of Texas.
The shoreline is seen after Hurricane Ike made landfall September 14, 2008 in Gilchrist, Texas. Floodwaters from Hurricane Ike are reportedly as high as eight feet in some areas causing widespread damage across the coast of Texas.
A home is left standing among debris from Hurricane Ike September 14, 2008 in Gilchrist, Texas. Floodwaters from Hurricane Ike are reportedly as high as eight feet in some areas causing widespread damage across the coast of Texas.
Matthew Harris, 12, hugs his mother Karen Harris as they wait in line to board a bus that will take them off of Galveston, Texas, Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008. Hurricane Ike knocked out all services and officials are evacuating all residents that rode out the storm.
Melissa Flores carries her four-month old daught Lynay Flores as people line up to board buses to leave Galveston, Texas, Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008. Hurricane Ike hit the island knocking out all services.
Houses sit among debris after Hurricane Ike made landfall September 14, 2008 in Crystal Beach, Texas. Floodwaters from Hurricane Ike are reportedly as high as eight feet in some areas causing widespread damage across the coast of Texas.
Houses sit among debris after Hurricane Ike made landfall September 14, 2008 in Crystal Beach, Texas. Floodwaters from Hurricane Ike are reportedly as high as eight feet in some areas causing widespread damage across the coast of Texas.
Houses sit among debris after Hurricane Ike made landfall September 14, 2008 in Crystal Beach, Texas. Floodwaters from Hurricane Ike are reportedly as high as eight feet in some areas causing widespread damage across the coast of Texas.
Water surrounds High Island, Texas, between Galveston and Port Arthur, on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008 with flooding caused by Hurricane Ike.
An alligator is seen crossing a road in Sabine Pass, Texas, Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008, as the area recovers from the effects of Hurricane Ike.
Dozens of caskets that surfaced from grave sites sit along a fence line at the Hollywood Community Cemetary, Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008, in Orange, Texas. Dozens of caskets floated to the surface due to the flood waters caused by Hurricane Ike.
Debris from Hurricane Ike is shown in this aerial view Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008 in Gilchrist, Texas.
People look on as vehicles drive through roads flooded after Hurricane Ike, Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008 in Houston, Texas.
