Tropical Depression Unleashes Heavy Rain in Parts of Texas, Knocking Out Power to Thousands

PUBLISHED Sep 2, 2026, 12:05 AM ET

Tropical Depression Edouard unleashed heavy rains and strong winds across southeastern Texas after making landfall near Johnson Bayou, Louisiana. The weakening system knocked out electricity for tens of thousands of residents, particularly impacting Jefferson, Orange, and Hardin counties. Utility companies deployed emergency repair crews, though high winds and flooded roadways severely restricted access to damaged power infrastructure. The National Hurricane Center maintained active flash flood warnings, forecasting cumulative rainfall totals reaching up to twelve inches in isolated sectors. State emergency management officials urged residents to avoid hazardous roadways as urban drainage systems neared capacity. Municipal offices in Beaumont closed temporarily while local authorities cleared downed trees and managed stranded vehicles. The storm system is expected to continue tracking northwestward, gradually losing structural integrity before completely dissipating later this week. Federal meteorologists continue monitoring separate Pacific systems, including Hurricane Lowell and major hurricane Karina, as regional recovery operations proceed actively today.

By Sarah Whitman | JQJO News

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