Houston, We Have a Hurricane... History, That Is!
Ah, Houston. A city that knows how to throw a rodeo, serve up some delicious barbecue, and yup, get pummeled by the occasional hurricane. But hey, with great humidity comes great responsibility, am I right?
So, you're wondering which hurricane made an unwelcome visit to Houston? Buckle up, because we're about to take a trip down memory lane (or should I say, rain lane?).
The Big One: Hurricane Harvey
Let's just get the behemoth out of the way first. Hurricane Harvey in 2017 was a Category 4 monster that drenched Houston with enough rain to fill an Olympic swimming pool... well, like, a bajillion Olympic swimming pools. The flooding was epic, to say the least, and Harvey left a mark on the city. But hey, Texans are tough folks, and they rebuilt bigger and better than ever.
Houston and Hurricanes: A Not-So-Romantic History
Of course, Harvey wasn't the only hurricane to give Houston a hard time. There's also:
- Hurricane Ike (2008) who showed up for a not-so-fun after-party after Harvey.
- Hurricane Alicia (1983) - a real oldie but goodie (in the "wow, that was a destructive storm" kind of way).
The One That Almost Was: Hurricane Beto
And let's not forget the near miss of Hurricane Beto. (Yes, you read that right. Hurricane Beto.) Luckily, this one fizzled out before it could make landfall. But hey, it makes for a good story at the bar, right?
So, there you have it! A whirlwind tour (pun intended) of the hurricanes that have impacted Houston. Remember, knowledge is power, especially when it comes to being prepared for these storms. But hey, don't let it rain on your parade (unless it's a hurricane parade, then that's a good time to stay indoors).
