After surviving many storms, the Nueces was at last badly damaged by Hurricane Celia on 3 August 1970.

In 1970, many of the wartime buildings were highly damaged by Hurricane Celia.

This occurred about a month after Hurricane Celia caused significant damage across the region.

People in the affected area took extra precautions due to the heavy damage left by Hurricane Celia only weeks before.

Hurricane Celia then passed by Socorro Island.

The precursor to Hurricane Celia was a tropical wave that moved off the eastern African coast on July 23.

Hurricane Celia struck the Corpus Christi, Texas region in 1970.

The precursor to Hurricane Celia was an easterly wave moving across the tropical Atlantic.

Strong storms of 1970 include Hurricane Celia, which killed 20 and caused severe damage.

In addition, one storm, Hurricane Celia, became a major hurricane which is category 3 or greater.