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Tropical Storm Amelia (1978) facts for kids

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Tropical Storm Amelia was a very weak tropical cyclone. The storm caused major flooding across Texas. It formed on July 30, 1978. The storm made its landfall near Corpus Christi as a weak tropical storm. Flooding from Amelia caused $110 million in damage. Almost three dozen people died as a result of Amelia.

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  • TS Amelia Remnants August 3

    The remnants of Amelia on August 3.

  • Amelia 1978 rainfall

    Amelia's Rainfall Totals in Texas

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Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Tormenta tropical Amelia (1978) para niños

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