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In 1987, severe thunderstorms erupted over northeast Texas. Golf ball-sized hail pelted Atlanta, located 20 miles south of Texarkana in the northeast corner of the Lone Star State, along with gusts measured at 86 mph. In addition, around 4 inches of rain drenched the area. The severe thunderstorms caused around $1 million damage.

 


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