Report Title: Major and Catastrophic Storms and Floods in Texas     
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Gulf Coast
June 24 to 26, 1960
A tropical storm moving inland caused general rain of 8 in. or more on about 20,000 mi2. Rainfall totals of more than 30 in. were recorded at Port Lavaca during the period June 24-26.
Deaths and Damage:   Eight people drowned, and damage was estimated at $3.5 million.
Max. Precipitation:   30.00 in.
Severity:   Major Storm
Storm Center(s):   Calhoun Co., Port Lavaca
References:   Rostvedt, 1965a, p. 92-95

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South-Central Texas
February 24 to 26, 1982
The storm produced 3-5 in. of rain between Corpus Christi and Matagorda from Feb. 25 until morning Feb. 26. Maximum recorded rainfall was 6.17 in. at Point Comfort in Calhoun County.
Deaths and Damage:   Floodwaters caused one drowning.
Max. Precipitation:   6.17 in.
Severity:   Major Storm
Storm Center(s):   Calhoun Co., Point Comfort
References:   Bomar, 1983b, p. 16-17

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