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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San Antonio, Texas enjoys subtropical climate because of its proximity to the edge of the Gulf Coastal Plains. The average temperature is less than 70 degrees.
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Texas is the only state to enter the United States by treaty instead of territorial annexation.