Deadliest Hurricanes in Texas History
September 11, 2008
Here are the worst hurricanes in modern Texas history:
| Hurricane | Year | Category Storm | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galveston | 1900 | 4 | 6,000 |
| Corpus Christi/Keys | 1919 | 4 | 600* |
| Audrey (Sabine Pass) | 1957 | 4 | 390 |
| Galveston | 1915 | 4 | 275 |
| Carla (Port O’Connor) | 1961 | 4 | 46 |
| Velasco | 1909 | 3 | 41 |
| Freeport | 1932 | 4 | 40 |
| Brownsville | 1933 | 3 | 40 |
*More than 500 of 600-900 estimated deaths lost on ships at sea. The Texas estimate of deaths was 284.
Sources: Texas Department of Insurance, National Hurricane Center, Texas Weather by George Bomar
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