Remnants of hurricanes have caused flooding and damage in East Texas

Published 5:56 pm Friday, August 25, 2017

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Hurricanes not only cause damage along coastal areas. As they move ashore they can cause flooding, high winds and spawn tornadoes.

Remnants of Hurricane Harvey are forecast to move into East Texas bringing heavy rains over the next few days.

The following are hurricanes and tropical storms that have affected East Texas and North Texas since 1900, according to the National Weather Service.

June 18, 2015: After making landfall on Matagorda Island, Tropical Storm Bill moved north along the I-35 corridor and brought flooding to North Texas. One person drowned in Bell County.

Sept. 7-8, 2010:  As Tropical Storm Hermine moved north, it dropped several inches of rain and produced eight tornadoes. Up to 12 inches of rain fell along the Interstate 35 corridor. Two tornadoes hit the Dallas area.

Sept. 13, 2008: After hurricane Ike made landfall at Galveston, it continued north into East Texas. In Anderson County, 50 mph winds downed trees. Power outages occurred through the area.

Sept. 23-24, 2005: Hurricane Rita made landfall as a Category 3 storm near the Texas-Louisiana border. It’s path inland took it over the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex where winds were as high as 60 mph east of Dallas.

Aug. 27-31, 1996: Hurricane Dolly brought heavy rain to a large portion of the state. Flooding occurred in Dallas, Fort Worth and Euless.

July 31, 1995: Remnants of Tropical Storm Dean caused flooding in Arlington, Dallas, Fort Worth and Burleson.

June 20-21, 1993: The remnants of Tropical Storm Arlene brought 10-16 inches of rain, widespread flooding, and damage to East Texas. One person died.

Aug. 1-2, 1989: After coming ashore, remnants of Hurricane Chantal moved through North Central Texas and caused heavy flooding.

Aug. 18-19, 1983: Remnants of Hurricane Alicia caused flooding in North Texas. One person drowned. DFW recorded gusts up to 45 mph.

Oct. 12-13, 1981: Remnants of Hurricane Norma brought torrential rain and tornadoes far inland. In Tarrant County, five people drowned. Ten to 13 inches of rain fell in Denton.

Sept. 5-6, 1973: Remnants of Tropical Storm Delia caused widespread rain. Denton and Collin counties received 4 to 6 inches.

June 24-26, 1960: A tropical low, formerly a tropical storm that had made landfall along the Upper Texas Coast, brought heavy rainfall to East Texas.

July 26, 1959: The remnants of Hurricane Debra, after coming ashore, moved through Tyler bringing heavy rain.

Aug. 26-27, 1947: A hurricane that moved inland near Galveston eventually brought over 9 inches of rain at Dallas. 

Sept. 14-18, 1936: The remnants of a tropical disturbance brought heavy rain to parts of North Texas and flooding along the Concho River.

July 25, 1934: A tropical disturbance that moved inland caused tornadoes, rain, hail and damage from straight-line winds. Kaufman County was among hardest hit.

June 21-25, 1921: Remnants of a hurricane that came ashore at Matagorda Bay brought 3 to 7 inches of rain to East Texas.

Aug. 17-19, 1915: Remnants of a hurricane that hit Galveston brought to East Texas 4 to 8 inches of rain and 60 mph winds.

Sept. 9-10, 1900: The infamous Galveston hurricane continued inward. Fort Worth recorded wind gusts up to 52 mph. Widespread 1 to 3 inches of rain occurred over a large portion of the region.