Houston, We Have a Problem (But Not the Kind You Think)
Ah, 1983. A time of big hair, neon everything, and apparently, amnesia for Mother Nature. Because let's face it, folks, if you lived in Houston that year, you probably have some not-so-fond memories of a surprise guest who decided to crash the party. Hurricane amnesia is a real thing, you know?
But fear not, history buffs and trivia night champions! We're here to jog your memory (and maybe even impress your friends) with the name of the hurricane that hit Houston in 1983: Hurricane Alicia.
A Little Hurricane, Big on Punch
Now, Alicia wasn't your average, run-of-the-mill hurricane. Sure, she lacked the size of some of her blustery brethren, but what she missed in stature, she made up for in pure destructive moxie. Packing winds that could rival a disgruntled teenager's slamming door (we're talking nearly 100 miles per hour with gusts up to 127 mph!), Alicia wasn't here to play patty-cake with palm trees.
From Galveston to Houston: A Tale of Woe
While Galveston Island bravely took the brunt of the storm surge, Houston wasn't exactly spared. Thousands of homes went from picture-perfect to "uh oh, gotta call the insurance company" real quick. Trees became impromptu javelins, and power outages turned nights into something out of a horror movie (minus the hockey masks, hopefully).
The Aftermath: Houston Heart and Hustle
But you know what they say about Texans? They're a tough bunch. After Alicia blew through town, the folks in Houston didn't just sit around moping. Nope, they dusted themselves off, grabbed their cowboy boots (because apparently, those are good for everything?), and got to work. The Houston hustle kicked in, and the city began to rebuild, stronger and more prepared than ever before.
So there you have it! The next time someone asks "What hurricane hit Houston in 1983?" you can confidently (and with a hint of amusement) declare: "Why, that would be Hurricane Alicia, of course!" Now, if you'll excuse me, I have a sudden urge to invest in some serious wind-resistant duct tape... just in case.
