 While making landfall in Texas , the storm produced relatively small tides , with most locations reporting waves less than 4 feet ( 1 @.@ 2 m ) in height . However , some locations experienced extensive beach erosion . In addition , there were numerous rescues made by the U.S. Coast Guard . Due to both rainfall and high winds at least 3 @,@ 000 homes were damaged , and numerous trees and sign were knocked down . Two tornadoes were reported , with one causing the destruction of a shed in Crystal Beach , Texas , and the other knocking over several trees and mobile homes in Iota , Louisiana . Elsewhere , Chantal and its remnants brought light to moderate rainfall to several other states , although affects were minor in other states . Overall , 13 fatalities occurred , all of which due to drowning , and at least $ 100 million ( 1989 USD ) in damage was reported . 
