A tropical wave emerged off of Africa during August 16 and then developed into a depression by the 20th. The system gradually became better organized as it passed across the Greater Antilles. It entered the Gulf of Mexico and became a hurricane on the 25th. Outer bands spread inland during the afternoon of the 26th and it made landfall at Cameron, Louisiana at 1AM local time on the 27th. The west side of the category 4 hurricane impacted Southeast Texas as the centered moved north across west Louisiana and caused damages totaling roughly $1.95 Billion.

Hurricane (Typhoon) in JEFFERSON, TEXAS
From 26-AUG-20 18:00:00 to 27-AUG-20 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 220.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Mandatory evacuation. Storm surge flooded Sabine Pass and backed up area waterways including the Neches River, Hillebrandt Bayou, and Taylor Bayou. Numerous trees and power lines blown down across Port Arthur, Port Neches, Beaumont, Nederland, and Groves. Homes and businesses were damaged by the fallen trees, lines, and poles. Over 60 percent of the county was without power during the peak of the storm. Five people died (indirect deaths) from carbon monoxide poisoning including three in Port Arthur from a generator running in an enclosed area. Another 18 persons were injured and treated for carbon monoxide poisoning (indirect injuries). Wind gusts ranged from 55 to 90 mph across the county. Storm surge reached 3.97 MHHW at Texas Point near Sabine Pass.

Hurricane (Typhoon) in ORANGE, TEXAS
From 26-AUG-20 18:00:00 to 27-AUG-20 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 1.10B
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

There was a mandatory evacuation for Orange County, Texas. Storm surge backed up the Sabine and Neches waterways, as well as Adams and Cow Bayous. Numerous trees, power lines, and poles were blown down across the entire county. Homes and businesses were damaged from trees falling on them or directly from the winds. Over 90 percent of the county was without power immediately after the storm. One person died from carbon monoxide poisoning (indirect death). Wind gusts across the county ranged from 60 to 110 mph. Storm surge reached 2.08 feet MHHW at the Rainbow Bridge in Bridge City.

Tropical Storm in TYLER, TEXAS
From 26-AUG-20 20:00:00 to 27-AUG-20 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 10.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

There was a mandatory evacuation for the county. Many trees and power lines were blown down across the county. Homes and business were damaged from trees falling on them or wind. Over 40 percent of the county was without power immediately after the storm. Wind gusts ranged from 35 to 70 mph across the county.

Tropical Storm in HARDIN, TEXAS
From 26-AUG-20 20:00:00 to 27-AUG-20 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 30.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

There was a mandatory evacuation for the county. Many trees and power lines were blown down across the county. Homes and businesses were damaged from trees falling on them or wind. Over 40 percent of the county was without power immediately after the storm. Wind gusts ranged from 35 to 70 mph across the county.

Hurricane (Typhoon) in SOUTHERN NEWTON, TEXAS
From 26-AUG-20 19:00:00 to 27-AUG-20 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 105.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

There was a mandatory evacuation for the county. Many trees and power line were blown down across the county. Homes and businesses were damaged from trees falling on them or wind. Over 60 percent of the county was without power immediately after the storm. Wind gusts ranged from 70 to 110 mph across the county.

Hurricane (Typhoon) in NORTHERN NEWTON, TEXAS
From 26-AUG-20 19:00:00 to 27-AUG-20 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 105.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

There was a mandatory evacuation for the county. Many trees and power line were blown down across the county. Homes and businesses were damaged from trees falling on them or wind. Over 60 percent of the county was without power immediately after the storm. Wind gusts ranged from 70 to 110 mph across the county.

Hurricane (Typhoon) in SOUTHERN JASPER, TEXAS
From 26-AUG-20 19:00:00 to 27-AUG-20 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 70.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

There was a mandatory evacuation for the county. Many trees and power lines were blown down across the county. Homes and businesses were damaged from trees falling on them or wind. Over 40 percent of the county was without power immediately after the storm. Wind gusts ranged from 50 to 90 mph across the county.

Hurricane (Typhoon) in NORTHERN JASPER, TEXAS
From 26-AUG-20 19:00:00 to 27-AUG-20 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 70.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

There was a mandatory evacuation for the county. Many trees and power lines were blown down across the county. Homes and businesses were damaged from trees falling on them or wind. Over 40 percent of the county was without power immediately after the storm. Wind gusts ranged from 50 to 90 mph across the county.