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Today in History: Indianola hurricane claims 800 lives in Texas

9/18/2025

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On September 18, 1875, the Indianola hurricane dissipated over Mississippi after causing widespread devastation in Texas, resulting in approximately 800 fatalities. The storm, which peaked as a Category 3 hurricane, made landfall near Indianola, Texas, on September 16, unleashing a deadly storm surge that severely impacted coastal communities.

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On September 18, 1875, the Indianola hurricane dissipated over Mississippi after causing widespread devastation in Texas, resulting in approximately 800 fatalities. The storm, which peaked as a Category 3 hurricane, made landfall near Indianola, Texas, on September 16, unleashing a deadly storm surge that severely impacted coastal communities.