{"id":23324,"date":"2023-10-17T05:48:51","date_gmt":"2023-10-17T12:48:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.worldvision.org\/?p=23324"},"modified":"2023-11-03T17:23:45","modified_gmt":"2023-11-04T00:23:45","slug":"2017-hurricane-harvey-facts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.worldvision.org\/disaster-relief-news-stories\/2017-hurricane-harvey-facts","title":{"rendered":"Hurricane Harvey: Facts, FAQs, and how to help"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Hurricane Harvey, a devastating Category 4 hurricane, struck the Gulf Coast of Texas in August 2017. It was one of the most powerful hurricanes to hit the United States in decades. Harvey’s most catastrophic impact was the unprecedented rainfall, making it the wettest storm system on record<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The storm lingered over Texas for days, causing record-breaking flooding in Houston, where some areas reported approximately 50 inches of rain. The extensive flooding displaced thousands of people and damaged and destroyed homes, businesses, and infrastructure across the affected area. As water levels rose rapidly, many people had to be rescued from their homes and vehicles.<\/p>\n

Hurricane Harvey: Facts, FAQs, and how to help<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Explore Hurricane Harvey facts and frequently asked questions, and learn how you can help disaster survivors.<\/p>\n