The tense scenes that unfolded in the hours before Beryl’s arrival were uncomfortably familiar to Texas coastal residents who have been subject to severe weather for generations.
Tropical Storm Beryl, which was approaching the Texas coast early Sunday, could be the latest in a long line of hurricanes to hit the state.
Here are a few notable ones: The death toll associated with each hurricane can vary, sometimes dramatically, depending on the reporting agency and the criteria used to determine whether a death was caused by the storm.
Hurricane Harvey (2017)
Hurricane Harvey made landfall on the Texas coast near Rockport late on the night of August 25, 2017 as a Category 4 hurricane. It was the most powerful storm to strike Texas since Category 4 Hurricane Carla in 1961.
According to the National Weather Service, the storm spawned dozens of tornadoes in Harris County and surrounding areas, caused severe flooding, sent rivers to record levels and turned vast swathes of roads and properties into oceans of mud.
At least 68 people were killed in Texas, according to the National Weather Service.
Hurricane Ike (2008)
Ike reached peak strength as a Category 4 hurricane in the Caribbean and weakened to a Category 2 hurricane by the time it made landfall on the north Texas coast on September 13, 2008.
The storm was characterized by a storm surge of about 15 to 20 feet along the Galveston coast, according to the weather service.
At least 28 people were killed as a result of Hurricane Ike, according to the National Weather Service. Other agencies, including the Texas Bureau of Land Management, put the death toll at 74.
Hurricane Rita (2005)
Rita reached the coast of Texas and Louisiana as a Category 3 hurricane on September 24, 2005. The storm’s strength peaked at Category 5 as it passed through the Gulf of Mexico.
