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What hurricanes hit Texas in the 80s?
Deadly storms
| Name | Year | Number of deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Allen | 1980 | 7 |
| Eight | 1981 | 5 |
| Norma | 1981 | 5 |
| Hermine | 2010 | 5 |
How many times has Galveston been hit by a hurricane?
Hurricanes struck Galveston at least 11 times during the 19th century.
What storm hit Texas 2015?
Tropical Storm Bill (2015)
| Tropical storm (SSHWS/NWS) | |
|---|---|
| Tropical Storm Bill shortly after landfall in Texas on June 16 | |
| Areas affected | Central America, Yucatán Peninsula, Southern and Midwestern United States, Northeastern United States, Atlantic Canada, British Isles |
| Part of the 2015 Atlantic hurricane season | |
Has there ever been a Category 6 hurricane?
But some Atlantic hurricanes are arguably strong enough to merit a Category 6 designation thanks to climate change. … But some Atlantic hurricanes, such as Dorian in 2019, have had sustained winds in the 185 miles-per-hour range. That’s arguably strong enough to merit a Category 6 designation.