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El Paso is closer to Needles, California than it is to Dallas, Texas. |
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During the period of July 24-26, 1979, the Tropical Storm Claudette brought 45 inches of rain to an area near Alvin, Texas, contributing to more than $600 million in damages. Claudette produced the United States 24 hour rainfall record of 43 inches. |
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Texas is popularly known as The Lone Star State. |
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