Edouard, now a tropical depression, drenches Texas with flash flooding and downed trees
PORT ARTHUR, Texas (AP) — The former Tropical Storm Edouard weakened into a depression but dumped heavy rain, flooded roads and knocked down trees Wednesday in parts…
Once a tropical storm, Edouard has since regressed into a depression but has brought heavy rain, flooding and downed trees to various parts of Texas on Wednesday, according to the Associated Press. The storm weakened as it moved north, prompting flood warnings. Schools and municipal offices were closed, and residents were advised to remain indoors.
In the area northwest of Beaumont, the storm's center passed through on Tuesday, receiving between 10 and 21 inches of rain in just a few hours, reported emergency officials and the National Weather Service. The storm was downgraded on Tuesday night, an hour after making landfall near the Texas-Louisiana border, with maximum sustained winds of 60 mph.
As the storm's remnants pushed inland, they continued to cause flooding and heavy rain, with some areas still experiencing the effects on Wednesday. The National Hurricane Center expects the system to break up by Wednesday night.
In Beaumont, Texas, the storm's center caused significant damage, including downed trees that blocked roads, malfunctioning traffic signals, and flooded underpasses, according to a social media post from Beaumont police. Some drivers were stranded in floodwaters and required assistance.
One weather station in Port Arthur recorded a wind gust of 90 mph (145 kph) on Tuesday. Edouard continued to move north early on Wednesday, prompting additional flood warnings.
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