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In the Mother's Day Flood of 1957, Sulphur Creek, a local river, struck the city in devastating flash flood that claimed five lives and destroyed many homes, businesses, and other property around downtown Lampasas. In the aftermath, a series of levees and reservoirs was constructed to prevent damage from future catastrophes. [8]
The 1950s Texas drought was a period between 1949 and 1957 in which the state received 30 to 50% less rain than normal, while temperatures rose above average. During this time, Texans experienced the second-, third-, and eighth-driest single years ever in the state – 1956, 1954, and 1951, respectively. [ 1 ]
Nine deaths in Texas result from Audrey, seven of which are attributed to the sinking of a fishing boat offshore of Galveston. Damages from Hurricane Audrey in Texas amount to $8 million. [1] August 10, 1957 – Tropical Storm Bertha makes landfall near the Texas–Louisiana border as a strong tropical storm with winds of 70 mph (110 km/h). [19]
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Pages in category "1957 in Texas" The following 4 pages are in this category, out of 4 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. 0–9. 55th Texas Legislature; L.
The official one-day maximum is 8.15 inches on June 15, 1957, but the News-Democrat reported 13.75 inches fell at its office from 9 p.m. June 14 to 9 a.m. June 15.
1955 Hunter Valley floods; 1956 Murray River flood; 1957 Isahaya floods; 1959 Uruguayan flood; F. Fall (Lenggries) 1955 Connecticut floods; G. Great Flood of 1951; I.
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