Texas faces life-threatening flash flooding as Edouard slams region with heavy rain
Summary
Parts of southeast Texas are experiencing life-threatening flash flooding due to heavy rain from Tropical Storm Edouard. The storm has caused very high rainfall rates, leading to flooding emergencies in several counties and warnings extending to nearby cities.Key Facts
- Tropical Storm Edouard has brought heavy rain to southeast Texas, causing severe flash flooding.
- Hardin and Tyler counties received between 10 to 21 inches of rain, with rates up to 5 inches per hour.
- Flash flood emergencies, the highest warning level, were issued for the hardest-hit areas.
- Flooding was also reported in Liberty and Polk counties, where Polk County declared a local disaster.
- Rain is expected to continue, with some areas forecast to get an additional 8 to 12 inches in the next day.
- Flood watches include major cities such as Houston and College Station.
- The heavy rains from the storm started impacting the region on September 1, 2026.
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