How Hurricane Idalia Compares to Last 25 Most Destructive Named Storms to Hit Gulf Coast

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Tropical Storm Allison
> Date: June 5, 2001

Tropical Storm Allison lingered over Texas for four days, dropping over 40 inches of rain and causing widespread flooding that led to 23 deaths and about $5 billion in damages. Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida also experienced flooding and destruction.

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Tropical Storm Helene
> Date: Sep 22, 2000

Tropical Storm Helene caused significant rains that flooded over 100 homes in the Florida Panhandle and left 5,000 people without power. Helene also spawned six tornadoes in the area.