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Early Monday morning, Category 1 Hurricane Beryl, later downgraded to a tropical storm, made landfall in the Houston area.
While the storm may have passed quickly, the damage was extensive. Roads remained dangerous from flooding and downed power lines. Nearly 2 million Houston-area customers were left without power, and several lost their lives in storm-related deaths across the region.
High winds played a strong role in these damages, with some areas experiencing bursts of wind gusts as high as 107 mph. According to the National Weather Service, wind gusts at these speeds can cause major damage to homes, buildings, and trees, plenty of which were seen in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Beryl.
Houston Landing has compiled a searchable database showing the strongest Houston-area wind gusts over the course of Tropical Storm Beryl.
If high wind gusts in your area have caused downed power lines, stay 35 feet away at all times, as any downed power line is considered active.
If you encounter fallen trees or debris, call the city at 311 or 713-837-0311 to report fallen trees or limbs blocking roads. For help repairing storm damage to your property, such as tarping roofs, cutting fallen trees, or mitigating mold, call CrowdSource Rescue’s home cleanup hotline at 979-217-3791 for free assistance.
For more information on where to go or who to call, read our guide on Where to go, who to call if you need help after Hurricane Beryl.
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