Turtle Cove, Texas facts for kids

Turtle Cove is a small, quiet community located in Brazoria County, Texas. It's not an official city, but a group of homes nestled along the coast.

Welcome to Turtle Cove!

Turtle Cove is a special place known for its many beach houses. Most of these homes are built right next to canals. These canals connect to the Intracoastal Waterway. The Intracoastal Waterway then leads out to the big Gulf of Mexico.

Where is Turtle Cove?

This community is found along a waterway called Oyster Creek. Turtle Cove has three smaller side streets and one main street. It's a peaceful spot where people can enjoy coastal living.

Facing the Storms

Living by the coast means sometimes facing strong storms. Turtle Cove has experienced some tough weather events.

• In 2001, Tropical Storm Allison brought a lot of flooding. The community was covered in 9 to 10 feet of saltwater. This caused a lot of damage.
• On September 13, 2008, Hurricane Ike hit the area. This was a strong Category 2 storm. Hurricane Ike caused a big storm surge, which is when ocean water rushes onto land. Turtle Cove's neighbor, Surfside Beach, was also greatly affected by this powerful hurricane.