#HurricaneHarvey

Catastrophic Category 4 hurricane that devastated Houston and Southeast Texas.

Quick Facts

Origin & Impact

#HurricaneHarvey tracked the unprecedented flooding that submerged Houston under record rainfall. The storm stalled over Texas for days, dropping catastrophic amounts of rain. Social media documented dramatic rescues, shelter coordination, and recovery efforts.

The hashtag facilitated crowdsourced rescue operations, with people posting addresses of stranded residents. Citizen volunteers with boats, the “Cajun Navy,” became heroes. Celebrities and corporations donated millions through social media campaigns.

Harvey became the costliest natural disaster in Texas history and tied with Katrina as the costliest U.S. hurricane. The recovery took years, highlighting infrastructure vulnerabilities and climate concerns.

Related Hashtags

#HoustonStrong #TexasFlood #HarveyRelief #CajunNavy #PrayForHouston

References

• https://www.weather.gov/hgx/hurricaneharvey
• https://www.cnn.com/
• https://www.nytimes.com/