Hurricane Beryl Causes Extensive Damage in Texas and Caribbean

Summary:
Hurricane Beryl, a Category 1 storm, made landfall near Matagorda, Texas, causing significant damage including dozens of tornadoes, power outages for millions, and fatalities. CoreLogic estimates wind damage costs between $2.5 billion and $3.5 billion in the U.S., with additional losses in the Caribbean, especially in the Windward Islands. The storm is noted as the worst since Hurricane Emily in 2005 for some regions. Beryl’s impact, combined with Hurricane Alberto, has already brought 2024’s damage estimates close to the total from 2023. The season has seen record-breaking activity, emphasizing the importance of landfall locations in determining damage severity.