Hurricane Beryl (2024)
| Landfall | July 8, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Where | Matagorda, Texas |
| Strength at landfall | Category 1, about 80 mph sustained winds |
Beryl set records as the earliest Category 5 Atlantic hurricane before weakening and hitting the middle Texas coast.
What happened
- More than 2 million customers lost power in the Houston area, many for days during summer heat.
- Downed trees and tornadoes caused damage well inland.
Lessons for the next storm
Storm surge and flooding rain, not just wind, cause most of the damage and deaths in storms like Beryl. Know your evacuation zone before the season, and leave when officials tell you to. See our hurricane prep guide and what the categories really mean.
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