Hurricane Alice (June 1954)

Hurricane Alice (June 1954)

Hurricane Alice was a Category 1 hurricane that struck extreme northern Mexico and southern Texas in June 1954, causing at least 55 deaths. It formed in the Bay of Campeche on June 24, and maintained its intensity as it progressed inland between Texas and Mexico. Alice is most remembered as causing the worst flooding ever seen along the Rio Grande, estimated at a one in 2000 year event. The Pecos River crested at 96.24 ft (29.33 m), which joined with the Rio Grande to produce significant flooding. The floodwaters destroyed bridges and dikes and flooded many cities along the inner reaches of the river. Damage was heaviest in Ozona, Texas, where the floods killed 15 people and caused $2 million in damage (1954 USD). Rainfall peaked at over 24.07 in (611 mm), most of which fell in a 24 hour period. The hurricane was one of two storms named Alice that year.