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1957
27 Jun 1957: Hurrican Audrey Hurricane Audrey, one of the deadliest hurricanes in U.S. history, made landfall in Cameron Parish, Louisiana, on June 27, 1957, as a Category 3 hurricane, causing a devastating storm surge and resulting in at least 400 deaths.
Here's a more detailed look at Hurricane Audrey:
Landfall:
Audrey made landfall near the mouth of the Sabine River and Cameron, Louisiana, on June 27, 1957.
Intensity:
At landfall, Audrey was a Category 3 hurricane with sustained winds of 125 mph.
Storm Surge:
The storm surge, estimated at 10-12 feet, penetrated as far as 20 miles inland, causing widespread flooding and damage.
Death Toll:
At least 400 people died as a result of the storm, making it one of the deadliest hurricanes in U.S. history.
Aftermath:
Mass graves were dug in cemeteries throughout the region to bury the unidentified victims, and more than 40,000 people were left homeless.
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1896 - 1958 (62 years)