Isaac's Storm by Erik Larson

Isaac's Storm is relevant to the tsunami of 2004 which may explain why this 1999 book is back on the Bestseller lists.

True account "blends science and history to tell the story of Galveston, its people and the hurricane that devastated them. Larson follows individuals through the fateful day and the storm's aftermath."

He is a great storyteller and has done his research well.