Texas deals with flooding fallout as Edouard moves deeper into state
Tropical Depression Edouard dumps rain onto Liberty County
Liberty County was heavily impacted by Tropical Depression Edouard, causing leaders to advise locals to be cautious around floodwaters. FOX 26's Angie Rodriguez gets a live look at the impact in Tarkington
HOUSTON - Extreme rainfall, flooding and power outages continue Thursday in Texas as the remnants of Tropical Storm Edouard move deeper into the state.
While Edouard is no longer an organized storm, its circulation and moisture are still causing heavy rain and gusty winds that have covered roads with water and knocked out power to thousands.
Damage from Tropical Storm Edouard is seen in Beaumont, Texas, on Sept. 3, 2026. (Facebook/City of Beaumont / FOX Local)
Flood risk continues for Texas
What we know:
Nearly 25 inches of rain fell in parts of southeastern Texas as Edouard made its initial assault on the state. Water covered dozens of roads and led to scenes of cars navigating floodwaters.
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The flood risk continues for Texas on Thursday, with a Level 3 out of 4 zone outlined for northern areas of the state. It includes places such as Palestine, Crockett, Athens, Fairfield and Gun Barrel City. A Level 2 out of 4 zone stretches from Dallas to near Houston.
A flood watch is in effect for much of eastern Texas, with flash flood warnings in effect up and down the region.
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Power outages remain
More than 30,000 power outages have been reported in Texas on Thursday, according to PowerOutage.com. The bulk of those are in Beaumont and Port Arthur in Jefferson County.
Beaumont officials shared images of tree damage and flooded roads Wednesday in the aftermath of Edouard’s landfall.
What they're saying:
"We saw downed power lines and trees in residential neighborhoods, along with debris and standing water in underpasses near downtown," officials wrote on Facebook. "Please continue to drive with caution."
Edouard remnants to remain for a bit
What's next:
The leftovers of Edouard are expected to swirl around the state through the weekend. This will bring increased chances of rain for areas of Central Texas, but flooding doesn’t appear likely at this time.
The Source: Information in this story came from the Weather Prediction Center, the National Weather Service, FOX Weather, social media and previous FOX Local reporting.