United States flag United States
Natural Disasters & Major Accidents · Event

Hurricane Carla Strikes Texas

Category Natural Disasters & Major Accidents
Date September 11, 1961
Country United States

Hurricane Carla made landfall near Port O'Connor as a powerful storm, producing destructive surge, tornadoes, and severe wind damage. Large evacuations limited deaths despite the scale of the disaster.

More historical events from United States

© 2026 Texas Happens. All rights reserved.