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
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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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A clean-up crew clear debris after Hurricane Allen left its mark. (Photo: Associated Press/Ted Powers)
8. Hurricane Allen
Date: August 10, 1980
Landfall wind (Knots): 100
Landfall Pressure (millibars): 945
Saffir-Simpson Category: 3
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Families search through the wreckage in the hopes of finding any salvageable belongings. (Photo: Associated Press/Anonymous)
7. Hurricane Celia
Date: August 3, 1970
Landfall wind (Knots): 110
Landfall Pressure (millibars): 945
Saffir-Simpson Category: 3
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Sinton, Texas under water after Hurricane Beulah stormed through the area. (Photo: Associated Press/Ed Kolenovsky)
6. Hurricane Beulah
Date: September 20, 1967
Landfall wind (Knots): 110
Landfall Pressure (millibars): 950
Saffir-Simpson Category: 3
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Streets were in disarray after homes were ripped apart by Hurricane Carla. (Photo: Associated Press/Uncredited)
5. Hurricane Carla
Date: September 11, 1961
Landfall wind (Knots): 125
Landfall Pressure (millibars): 931
Saffir-Simpson Category: 4
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The coastline along the seawall in Galveston, Texas in 2006. The 1945 Texas Hurricane was a slow-moving tropical cycle which paralelled the Texas Gulf Coast, causing extensive damage. (Photo: Associated Press/David J. Phillip)
4. 1945 Texas Hurricane
Date: August 27, 1945
Landfall wind (Knots): 100
Landfall Pressure (millibars): 963
Saffir-Simpson Category: 3
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Damage inflicted from Hurricane Harvey. Hurricane Matagorda was one of four hurricanes during the 1942 Atlantic hurricane season.(Photo: Associated Press/Uncredited)
3. Hurricane Matagorda
Date: August 30, 1942
Landfall wind (Knots): 100
Landfall Pressure (millibars): 950
Saffir-Simpson Category: 3
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A boat is partially submerged following Hurricane Harvey. The 1941 Texas Hurricane was one of four hurricanes during the 1941 Atlantic hurricane season. (Photo: Associated Press/Eric Gay)
2. 1941 Texas Hurricane
Date: September 23, 1941
Landfall wind (Knots): 110
Landfall Pressure (millibars): 942
Saffir-Simpson Category: 3
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Parts of Texas remain flooded after Hurricane Harvey's arrival. Hurricane Cuba-Brownsville was one of 11 hurricanes during the 1933 Atlantic hurricane season. (Photo: Associated Press/Uncredited)
1. Hurricane Cuba-Brownsville
Date: September 5, 1933
Landfall wind (Knots): 110
Landfall Pressure (millibars): 940
Saffir-Simpson Category: 3
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Denny Jacob
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