 Hurricane Beryl nearing landfall on July 8, near Matagorda, Texas | |
| Meteorological history | |
|---|---|
| Duration | July 7–9, 2024 |
| Category 1 hurricane | |
| 1-minute sustained (SSHWS/NWS) | |
| Highest winds | 80 mph (130 km/h) |
| Highest gusts | 100 mph (155 km/h) |
| Lowest pressure | 979 mbar (hPa); 28.91 inHg |
| Overall effects | |
| Fatalities | 36 |
| Damage | >$6 billion (2024 USD) |
| Areas affected | |
Part of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season | |
Hurricane Beryl made landfall near Matagorda, Texas on July 8, 2024, causing at least 36[1] deaths due to strong winds and heavy rainfall knocking over trees and causing drownings. Hurricane Beryl was also significant for causing over 2.7 million households and businesses near the Gulf Coast, primarily in the Houston metropolitan area, to suffer from prolonged power outages during high temperatures and high humidity. The post-storm power outages played a contributing factor in at least ten deaths related to excess heat or nonfunctional medical equipment, bringing significant ire towards the Houston-based utility company, CenterPoint.[2][3][4]
- ^ [https://www.wtaj.com/news/national-news/ap-texas-deaths-from-hurricane-beryl-climb-to-at-least-36-people-including-more-who-lost-power-in-heat/ Texas deaths from Hurricane Beryl climb to at least 36, including more who lost power in heat2, WTAJ, July 25, 2024
- ^ "11 deaths reported in Houston area after Hurricane Beryl". FOX 26 Houston. 2024-07-08. Archived from the original on 2024-07-10. Retrieved 2024-07-11.
- ^ Goodman, J. David; Penn, Ivan (2024-07-10). "Rising Frustration in Houston After Millions Lost Power in Storm". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on 2024-07-10. Retrieved 2024-07-11.
- ^ Zuvanich, Adam (2024-07-18). "Hurricane Beryl caused at least 20 Houston-area deaths, with half power outage-related". Houston Public Media. Retrieved 2024-07-19.