CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – Hurricane Beryl made landfall on the Texas coast early Monday morning, causing several popular parks and attractions to temporarily close.
If you were planning on visiting Matagorda, Houston, Galveston or surrounding areas this week, know that these communities were some of the most impacted by Beryl. Flooding rains of 4-6″ with pockets of 10+” will be possible from the Houston metro area through Texarkana.
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Because the storm moved east, South Padre Island, Corpus Christi, Port Aransas and Rockport were left mostly unscathed by Beryl.
However, some parks in the area are still closed as crews assess any damage.
Port Aransas was closed to visitors on Sunday, but the city has since reopened. The ferry service has also resumed.
If you plan to visit the coast after the storm, keep an eye on debris and extended closures due to any damage.
What’s closed
- Moody Gardens: The Galveston attraction is closed on Monday, July 8. The Moody Gardens Golf Course and Palm Beach will remain closed on Tuesday, July 9.
- Padre Island National Seashore: The park is closed as a team assesses the park for any damage. Once complete, sand berms placed at the beach entrances will be removed.
- Port Lavaca: The Lighthouse Beach and Bayfront Peninsula Parks closed at 6 p.m. on Sunday, July 7.
- Texas State Parks: Due to Beryl, some parks on the Texas coast are closed.
- Brazos Bend State Park closed at 10 p.m. on Sunday, July 7. It plans to reopen on Thursday, July 11, as conditions allow.
- Galveston Island State Park closed at 10 p.m. on Saturday, July 6. It plans to reopen on Friday, July 12, as conditions allow.
- Goose Island State Park in Rockport closed to visitors on noon Sunday, July 7. It will reopen as conditions allow.
- Huntsville State Park is closed on Monday, July 8. It will reopen as conditions allow.
- Lake Somerville State Park in Somerville closed on Monday, July 8. It will reopen on Wednesday, July 10, if conditions allow.
- Mustang Island State Park near Corpus Christi closed on Sunday, July 7. It will reopen when conditions allow.
- Sea Rim State Park in Sabine Pass plans to reopen on Thursday, July 11, as conditions allow.
- Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center in Houston closed on Monday, July 8. It will reopen on Tuesday, July 9, if conditions allow.
- Village Creek State Park in Lumberton closed at 10 p.m. on Sunday, July 7. It plans to open at 8 a.m. Wednesday, July 10, if conditions allow.
What’s open
- Port Aransas: The mandatory visitor evacuation was lifted at 8 a.m. on Monday, July 8.
- Texas State Aquarium in Corpus Christi: The Texas State Aquarium resumed normal operating hours on Monday, July 8 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- USS Lexington: The museum in Corpus Christi reopened on Monday, July 8.
KSAT is your Weather Authority. Our team of meteorologists is tracking the latest with Tropical Storm Beryl. Meteorologist Justin Horne will have reports on the ground along the Texas Gulf Coast this weekend.
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