 Rainfall from Hurricane Jerry peaked at 6 @.@ 4 inches ( 160 mm ) in Silsbee . Jerry caused light beach erosion along the Texas coast . The storm destroyed a 20 miles ( 32 km ) section of Texas State Highway 87 , between High Island and Sabine Pass . As of 2008 , the destroyed section of the highway was not been repaired , despite plans for it to be rebuilt . In Galveston County , abnormally high astronomical tides and rough surf from Jerry resulted in coastal flood damage . Beach erosion was reported , while some sand dunes were flattened . On the western end of Galveston Island , beachfront roads were inundated and covered with debris , glass , and boards . In Brazoria County , high tides caused minor road damage in Surfside Beach . Storm surge in Chambers County caused coastal flooding in Anahuac . Three people were killed when their car was either blown or washed off the Galveston Seawall during the storm . The eye of the Hurricane went directly over Kemah where waterfront businesses suffered considerable damage , including restaurants , boat docks , and bait stands . Property losses in the city of Kemah was estimated to have reached $ 2 million . In the upper end of Galveston Bay in Harris County , businesses in low @-@ lying areas were affected by coastal flooding . 
