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Tropical Storm Arthur and Heavy Rainfall in the South; Severe Weather in the Midwest

An outbreak of severe thunderstorms is expected across portions of Illinois and Indiana tonight. Intense tornadoes, swaths of damaging gusts, and hail in excess of 2 inches in diameter possible. Tropical Storm Arthur will continue to produce strong winds across coastal Upper Texas and Louisiana tonight, as well as potentially life-threatening flooding across southern Louisiana into Mississippi. Read More >

Tropical Storm Allison
June 24-July 1, 1989

 

Allison Storm Surge: Measured and High Water Marks
Sources:  Texas National Weather Service Post Storm Surveys
Location Feet (MSL)
Sabine Pass, TX 3.5
Galveston (Flagship Pier), TX 3.9
Baytown, TX (E) 6.0-7.0
North Padre Island (Bob Hall Pier), TX 2.1
(E)=Estimated
(I) =Incomplete