Event Details
Disaster Type
Severe Storm
Start Date
May 16, 2024
End Date
May 17, 2024
Cost
$0.39B
Deaths
2
Affected States
Affected States
Unaffected States
Description
A rare southern derecho event produced high wind damage from Texas to Florida. Central and eastern Texas were impacted by high winds at times exceeding 100 mph. These winds also ripped through downtown Houston blowing out numerous windows in skyscrapers causing considerable damage. Louisiana, Alabama and Florida also were impacted by damaging winds impacting many homes, vehicles and businesses.