Hurricane Humberto (2007) facts for kids
| Category 1 hurricane (SSHWS/NWS) | |
Tropical Storm Humberto near the Texas coast.
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| Formed | September 12, 2007 |
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| Dissipated | September 14, 2007 |
| Highest winds | 1-minute sustained: 90 mph (150 km/h) |
| Lowest pressure | 985 mbar (hPa); 29.09 inHg |
| Damage | $50 million (2007 USD) |
| Areas affected | southeast Texas, Louisiana |
| Part of the 2007 Atlantic hurricane season | |
Hurricane Humberto was a powerful storm that formed and grew very quickly. It became a hurricane faster than almost any other storm on record. This happened within 18 hours of it hitting land. Humberto started on September 12, 2007, in the northwestern Gulf of Mexico. It quickly became strong and hit High Island, Texas, early on September 13. Its winds were about 90 mph (150 km/h).
After moving onto land, the storm steadily weakened. By September 14, it began to break apart over northwestern Georgia. This happened as it met a cold front. Humberto was the eighth named storm and the third hurricane of the 2007 Atlantic hurricane season. It was also the first hurricane to hit the United States since Hurricane Wilma in 2005. The damage from Humberto was not too severe, costing about $50 million. Sadly, one person died directly because of the storm.
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How Hurricane Humberto Formed
Hurricane Humberto began as a tropical storm. It formed in the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico. This area is known for creating many storms. The storm quickly gained strength. It turned into a hurricane in less than a day. This fast growth surprised many weather experts.
Hitting the Coast
The hurricane made landfall in High Island, Texas. This happened very early in the morning on September 13. The strong winds and heavy rain caused problems. Many trees were knocked down. This led to power outages in parts of Southeast Texas.
After the Storm Passed
After hitting Texas, Hurricane Humberto moved inland. It slowly lost its power. The storm brought heavy rain to parts of Louisiana. It then moved towards Georgia. By September 14, the storm had broken apart. It was no longer a hurricane.
Impact and Damages
The total damage from Hurricane Humberto was estimated at about $50 million. This included damage to homes and businesses. Many people lost electricity. Gas stations also had long lines as people tried to get fuel. Despite its fast growth, the overall damage was not as bad as some other hurricanes.
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Images for kids
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Radar image of Hurricane Humberto at Texas landfall
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Fallen trees like this one caused many power outages in Southeast Texas
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Humberto's rainfall
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Residents lining up at a damaged gas station for fuel and supplies in the wake of Humberto
