Where does Hurricane Isaias fall on the Waffle House Index? Here's how it's decided

A weather story from Texas, reported by KHOU Houston.

Weather · Texas · October 9, 2026

From KHOU Houston

Hurricane Isaias made landfall Friday night. The best indicator of a hurricane’s severity can often be found at the local Waffle House.

Reported by KHOU Houston, October 9, 2026. Read the full story at KHOU Houston →

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