Natural Disasters

Hurricane Alicia Strikes Texas Coast

Hurricane Alicia made landfall on the Texas coast, causing extensive damage and resulting in the loss of 21 lives. It was a Category 3 hurricane that formed in the Gulf of Mexico and wreaked havoc primarily in the Houston metropolitan area. The storm brought winds exceeding 115 miles per hour, leading to widespread destruction of homes and infrastructure. In total, damages were estimated at over $1 billion, making Alicia one of the costliest hurricanes at the time.

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