Hurricane Chantal (1989) facts for kids
Hurricane Chantal was a moderate hurricane that struck eastern Texas on August 1, 1989. It was Category 1 under the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale. It caused thirteen deaths and $100 million in damage in Texas and Louisiana. Near the end of its life, Chantal caused some flooding in the Chicago metropolitan area.
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Tropical Storm Chantal on July 31
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Rainfall totals in the United States associated with Hurricane Chantal
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In Spanish: Huracán Chantal (1989) para niños
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