Hurricanes: The Most Deadly Floods In Texas

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Hurricanes are monstrous, large, swirling storms, with huge and strong winds. They are one of nature’s most deadly beauties, which that can blow up to 252 km pr hour(157 mph or more) which is similar to the speed of some high-speed trains. The storms form over warm ocean waters while also able to strike land. When the hurricane reaches land, it will push a wall of water ashore. That water is called a storm surge, and along with the rain, the hurricane can also cause some deadly floods. These hurricanes are detrimental everywhere, but these storms caused some of the most trouble in Texas and Florida.

Floods seemed to be everywhere in Texas, from the devastating Hurricane Harvey. This huge hurricane just hit southern Texas on Friday

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