Jun 7, 2001
Tropical Storm Allison caused minor problems along coastal sections of southeast Texas, but eventually resulted in catstrophic flood losses further inland. Wind gusts of 30 to 40 mph resulted in minor roof damage to less than ten homes along the coast in Jefferson County between the evening of June 5th and the early morning hours of June 6th. A two foot storm surge resulted in minor beach erosion and portions of Highway 82 between Sabine Pass and Port Arthur to go under water during high tide du
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5255246). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Newton County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.