Sep 13, 2007
Hurricane Humberto made landfall as a strong category one hurricane in rural southwestern Jefferson County early in the morning on September 13th, over McFaddin National Wildlife Refuge. Storm total rainfall ranged from one inch in southern Jasper and Newton Counties, to almost 11 inches near McFaddin Wildlife Refuge. Some flash flooding occurred in the urban areas between beaumont and Orange. Highest estimated winds were around 80 knots or 90 mph, but hurricane-force wind only extended 15 miles
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 60384). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Orange County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.