Tropical Storm Edouard Makes Landfall on Gulf Coast with Flooding Risks

Tropical Storm Edouard made landfall near Louisiana and Texas, bringing flooding risks and heavy rain.

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Tropical Storm Edouard made landfall near Johnson Bayou, Louisiana, on Tuesday with maximum sustained winds of 60 mph (95 kph). ^[1] The National Hurricane Center warned that Tropical Storm Edouard could intensify considerably and possibly reach hurricane category as it moves toward the Texas and Louisiana coast. ^[2] Tropical Storm Edouard made landfall on September 1, 2026, along the border between Texas and Louisiana after gaining strength in the Gulf of Mexico. ^[3] Tropical Depression Edouard hit the Southeast Texas region on Tuesday with heavy rainfall and strong winds, leaving thousands of residents without electricity and causing downed trees and flooded roads. ^[4] Brad Reinhart, a senior hurricane specialist at the National Hurricane Center, said the rainfall could produce flash flooding and river flooding. ^[5] Texas Governor Greg Abbott stated that the biggest problem expected from the storm is flooding and that Texas is prepared for the season's first big storm. ^[6] Meteorologists predicted that Tropical Storm Edouard would make landfall in Texas on Tuesday and then weaken rapidly. ^[7] The NHC stated that Edouard was expected to drop between 8 and 17 centimeters (3 to 7 inches) of rain, with amounts reaching up to 30 centimeters (12 inches) in some areas. ^[8]

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Tropical Storm Edouard made landfall near Johnson Bayou, Louisiana, on Tuesday with maximum sustained winds of 60 mph (95 kph). · wplg

The National Hurricane Center warned that Tropical Storm Edouard could intensify considerably and possibly reach hurricane category as it moves toward the Texas and Louisiana coast. ·

El Nuevo DíaPuerto Rico

Tropical Storm Edouard made landfall on September 1, 2026, along the border between Texas and Louisiana after gaining strength in the Gulf of Mexico. ·

Primera HoraPuerto Rico

Tropical Depression Edouard hit the Southeast Texas region on Tuesday with heavy rainfall and strong winds, leaving thousands of residents without electricity and causing downed trees and flooded roads. · El Universal

Brad Reinhart, a senior hurricane specialist at the National Hurricane Center, said the rainfall could produce flash flooding and river flooding. · wplg

Texas Governor Greg Abbott stated that the biggest problem expected from the storm is flooding and that Texas is prepared for the season's first big storm. · wplg

Meteorologists predicted that Tropical Storm Edouard would make landfall in Texas on Tuesday and then weaken rapidly. ·

El Nuevo DíaPuerto Rico

The NHC stated that Edouard was expected to drop between 8 and 17 centimeters (3 to 7 inches) of rain, with amounts reaching up to 30 centimeters (12 inches) in some areas. · El Universal

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