As the country awaits more news on the devastation in Texas following Hurricane Harvey, individuals and various causes are ushering in their support as best they can.
Many parts of Texas remain under water and countless individuals are awaiting rescue.
The storm has left homes, cars and businesses beyond repair. The insurance implications are through the roof.
Related: Top lawmakers call on Congress to pass hurricane relief bill
It's safe to say that Texas will rebound stronger than ever, however — Texas is no stranger to major storms. Tropical Strom Allison caused extreme flooding in 2001, and Hurricane Ike, a category 2 storm, made landfall back in 2008.
Related: Harvey's record rainfall leads to flooded property, human suffering [photos]
But even before that, Texas had its fair share of major hurricanes. Courtesy of the Insurance Information Institute, here are 10 major hurricanes to hit Texas in the 20th century:
A crowd gathers to watch the rising tide caused by Hurricane Bret along the bay front in Corpus, Christi, Texas. (Photo: Associated Press/Pat Sullivan)
10. Hurricane Bret
Date: August 23, 1999
Landfall wind (Knots): 100
Landfall Pressure (millibars): 951
Saffir-Simpson Category: 3
Related: Texas' No. 1 homeowners' insurer responds to Harvey, offers tips
Houses along Galveston's west end following Hurricane Alicia's arrival. (Photo: Associated Press/David Breslauer)
9. Hurricane Alicia
Date: August 18, 1983
Landfall wind (Knots): 100
Landfall Pressure (millibars): 962
Saffir-Simpson Category: 3
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