Tropical Storm Allison (1989) facts for kids
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Tropical Storm Allison was a powerful storm. It hit parts of Texas and west central Louisiana in June 1989. This storm caused a lot of damage. It also led to some sad losses. It was responsible for about $500 million in damage. Sadly, eleven people lost their lives because of the storm.
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How Did Tropical Storm Allison Form?
This storm started from a tropical wave. This wave was moving west across the ocean. It then joined up with what was left of Hurricane Cosme. Hurricane Cosme was a storm that had formed in the Pacific Ocean. When these two systems combined, they became Tropical Storm Allison.
What Damage Did Allison Cause?
Tropical Storm Allison brought very heavy rains. It also had strong winds. These conditions caused a lot of flooding. Many homes and businesses were damaged. Roads and bridges were also affected. The total cost of the damage was very high.
Why Was the Name Allison Used Again?
Usually, if a storm causes a lot of damage or deaths, its name is "retired." This means the name won't be used again for another storm. However, the name Allison was not retired after the 1989 storm. This was because the damage, while serious, was not considered extreme enough at the time.
But then, in June 2001, another storm named Tropical Storm Allison hit the same areas. This later storm caused even more damage. It was much more destructive. Because of the severe impact of the 2001 storm, the name Allison was finally retired. This means no future tropical storms will be named Allison.
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Map of rainfall from Allison across the United States
See also
In Spanish: Tormenta tropical Allison (1989) para niños
