Edouard, now a tropical depression, drenches Texas with flash flooding and downed trees
Summary
Tropical Storm Edouard weakened into a tropical depression after hitting the Texas-Louisiana border, causing heavy rain, flooding, and downed trees in parts of Texas. The storm moved north slowly, leading to school closures, flooded roads, and power outages while continuing to bring heavy rain before expected to dissipate by Wednesday night.Key Facts
- Edouard made landfall near the Texas-Louisiana border with winds of 60 mph (95 kph).
- The storm dropped between 10 and 21 inches (25 to 53 cm) of rain in some areas northwest of Beaumont, Texas.
- Roads were flooded, and fallen trees blocked traffic; some drivers were stranded and needed rescue.
- A wind gust of 90 mph (145 kph) was recorded in Port Arthur, Texas.
- Schools and public offices were closed, and residents were advised to stay home for safety.
- Flood warnings were issued as the storm moved north through southeast Texas.
- The National Weather Service warned of rainfall rates of up to 5 inches (13 cm) per hour in some rural areas.
- The storm was expected to break up by Wednesday night.
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