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On This Day August 18 1983 - Hurricane Alicia Strikes Greater Houston

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On This Day August 18 1983 - Hurricane Alicia Strikes Greater Houston.

On this day August 18 1983, Hurricane Alicia made landfall in the Greater Houston area, bringing devastating winds and heavy rain. With sustained winds reaching 115 miles per hour, the storm caused widespread destruction, downed power lines, and extensive flooding throughout the region.

Alicia claimed the lives of 21 people and left thousands homeless, marking it as one of the most destructive hurricanes to hit Texas in the 1980s. Recovery efforts took months, as residents and officials...
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