Impact
| Area | Deaths |
|---|---|
| Texas | 23 |
| Louisiana | 1 |
| Mississippi | 1 |
| Florida | 8 |
| Virginia | 1 |
| Pennsylvania | 7 |
| Total | 41 |
Tropical Storm Allison was a major flood disaster throughout its path from Texas to the Mid-Atlantic. The worst of the flooding occurred in Houston, Texas, where over 35 inches (890 mm) of rain fell. Allison killed 41 people, of which 27 drowned. The storm also caused over $5 billion in damage (2001 USD, $6.5 billion 2012 USD), making Allison the deadliest and costliest tropical storm on record in the United States.
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