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Heavy Rainfall and Wind Associated with Edouard

Sep 2–4, 2026 · WPC Storm Summaries · Ended

  • Louisiana
  • Texas

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Tropical Storm Edouard (AL05) →

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4 summaries · 1 correction

First Sep 2, 05:12 AM UTC · latest Sep 4, 02:13 AM UTC

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Storm summaries

  1. Summary #4 · final

    Sep 4, 02:13 AM UTC · corrects an earlier issuance

    Remnants of Edouard dissipate over eastern Texas with lingering hydrologic impacts

    Full text
    ACUS45 KWBC 040213
    SCCNS5
    
    Storm Summary Number 4 for Heavy Rainfall and Wind Associated with
    Edouard
    NWS Weather Prediction Center College Park MD
    1100 PM EDT Thu Sep 03 2026
    
    ...Remnants of Edouard dissipate over eastern Texas with lingering
    hydrologic impacts...
    
    River Flood Warnings are in effect for portions of Southeast Texas.
    
    For a detailed graphical depiction of the latest watches, warnings
    and advisories, please see www.weather.gov
    
    At 1000 PM EDT...Extreme multi-day rainfall totals locally
    exceeding 15 to 25 inches in southeast Texas will continue to
    cause run-off issues and moderate to major river flooding along
    area bayous and tributaries over the coming days. Below are
    preliminary rainfall and wind observations associated with
    Edouard. For more information regarding the location and track of
    Edouard, please refer to www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov.
    
    ...Selected preliminary Peak Wind gusts in miles per hour earlier
    in the event...
    
    ...LOUISIANA...
    HOLLY BEACH 1 S                        67
    JOHNSON BAYOU 13 W                     61
    CAMERON 3 SW                           52
    HACKBERRY 6 SSE                        45
    LAKE CHARLES 5 S                       36
    CARLYSS 3 SSW                          32
    
    ...TEXAS...
    PORT ARTHUR 2 S                        90
    LUMBERTON 1 SW                         73
    CENTRAL GARDENS                        70
    SOUTHEAST TEXAS REGIONAL AIRPORT       69
    NEDERLAND 2 SSE                        68
    BEAUMONT 5 S                           67
    GROVES                                 61
    BEVIL OAKS 4 NNW                       60
    BRIDGE CITY 2 ENE                      55
    SABINE PASS 5 SE                       55
    FANNETT 1 W                            52
    
    ...Selected preliminary Storm Total Rainfall in inches where the
    event has ended...
    
    ...LOUISIANA...
    VINTON 1 SE                          4.89
    ABBEVILLE 1.9 SW                     3.00
    BEARHEAD CREEK AT HIGHWAY 12         2.74 HADS
    BALDWIN 1.8 N                        2.51
    PARKS 3 N                            2.36
    STARKS 2 NE                          2.26
    L-12 AT PETE SEAY ROAD               2.10
    SULPHUR 3 SW                         2.10
    ST ROSE 0.3 W                        2.05
    
    ...TEXAS...
    THICKET 4 SE                        24.36
    SOUTHERN ROUGH                      17.84 RAWS
    WARREN 1 SE                         16.08
    WARREN                              15.80 CWOP
    KOUNTZE 2.4 W                       13.64
    VILLAGE MILLS 5 NE                  12.84
    LIVINGSTON 0.5 E                    10.58
    WOODVILLE 6.1 S                     10.25
    CHESTER 15 S                         9.58
    GOODRICH 5 NE                        9.55
    ESCAPEES                             9.26
    HILLISTER 7.7 E                      8.84
    SOUR LAKE 3.6 N                      8.60
    FRED 3.1 WSW                         8.28
    COLMESNEIL 0.9 S                     8.09
    BATSON 2 E                           8.03
    BEAUMONT 3.3 SW                      7.34
    CORRIGAN 3 N                         7.04
    SHEPHERD 10 SE                       6.68
    KENNARD 10 N                         5.85
    LUMBERTON 1.2 WNW                    5.30
    ONALASKA 4 S                         5.06
    JACKSONVILLE                         4.81
    
    
    The remnant circulation of Edouard has completely dissipated, and
    no further significant organized rainfall is expected. Isolated,
    diurnally driven convective activity remains possible across the
    region Friday afternoon. Lingering runoff will maintain elevated
    river levels, with several river gauges remaining in moderate to
    major flood stage into the weekend.
    
    This will be the last Storm Summary issued by the Weather
    Prediction Center for this event. Please refer to your local
    National Weather service office for additional information.
    
    Eovino
    $$
    Superseded version, Sep 3, 02:37 PM UTC
    ACUS45 KWBC 031437
    SCCNS5
    
    Storm Summary Number 4 for Heavy Rainfall and Wind Associated with
    Edouard
    NWS Weather Prediction Center College Park MD
    1100 AM EDT Thu Sep 03 2026
    
    ...Moderate to heavy rainfall continues in southeastern Texas...
    
    Scattered Flood and Flash Flood Warnings are in effect for
    portions of southeastern Texas.
    
    Flood Advisories are in effect for portions of southeastern Texas.
    
    A Flood Watch is in effect for southeastern Texas.
    
    For a detailed graphical depiction of the latest watches, warnings
    and advisories, please see www.weather.gov
    
    At 1000 AM EDT...The remnants of Edouard continue to haunt
    southeastern Texas this morning. There is no longer a surface low
    associated with the system, but there is mid and upper level
    support to trigger convection. National Weather Service Doppler
    Radar shows moderate to heavy rainfall in southeastern Texas
    between Houston and Dallas. Multiple days of heavy rainfall have
    resulted in significant flash flooding across the region. Below
    are preliminary rainfall and wind observations associated with
    Edouard. For more information regarding the location and track of
    Edouard, please refer to www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov.
    
    ...Selected preliminary Storm Total Rainfall in inches from 800 AM
    EDT Mon Aug 31 through 1000 AM EDT Thu Sep 03...
    
    ...LOUISIANA...
    VINTON 1 SE                          4.89
    ABBEVILLE 1.9 SW                     3.00
    BEARHEAD CREEK AT HIGHWAY 12         2.74 HADS
    BALDWIN 1.8 N                        2.51
    PARKS 3 N                            2.36
    STARKS 2 NE                          2.26
    L-12 AT PETE SEAY ROAD               2.10
    SULPHUR 3 SW                         2.10
    ST ROSE 0.3 W                        2.05
    
    ...TEXAS...
    ST 900 LITTLE PINE ISLAND BAYOU     24.36
    THICKET 4 SE                        17.19
    SOUTHERN ROUGH                      16.57 RAWS
    WARREN                              15.80 CWOP
    KOUNTZE 2.4 W                       13.64
    VILLAGE MILLS 5 NE                  12.84
    LIVINGSTON 0.5 E                    10.58
    WOODVILLE 6.1 S                     10.25
    CHESTER 15 S                         9.58
    GOODRICH 5 NE                        9.55
    ESCAPEES                             9.26
    HILLISTER 7.7 E                      8.84
    SOUR LAKE 3.6 N                      8.60
    FRED 3.1 WSW                         8.28
    COLMESNEIL 0.9 S                     8.09
    BATSON 2 E                           8.03
    BEAUMONT 3.3 SW                      7.34
    CORRIGAN 3 N                         7.04
    SHEPHERD 10 SE                       6.68
    KENNARD 10 N                         5.85
    LUMBERTON 1.2 WNW                    5.30
    
    ...Selected preliminary Peak Wind gusts in miles per hour earlier
    in the event...
    
    ...LOUISIANA...
    HOLLY BEACH 1 S                        67
    JOHNSON BAYOU 13 W                     61
    CAMERON 3 SW                           52
    HACKBERRY 6 SSE                        45
    LAKE CHARLES 5 S                       36
    CARLYSS 3 SSW                          32
    
    ...TEXAS...
    PORT ARTHUR 2 S                        90
    LUMBERTON 1 SW                         73
    CENTRAL GARDENS                        70
    SOUTHEAST TEXAS REGIONAL AIRPORT       69
    NEDERLAND 2 SSE                        68
    BEAUMONT 5 S                           67
    GROVES                                 61
    BEVIL OAKS 4 NNW                       60
    BRIDGE CITY 2 ENE                      55
    SABINE PASS 5 SE                       55
    FANNETT 1 W                            52
    
    
    The remnants of Edouard will continue to drift northwest across
    southeastern Texas until the system dissipates. Additional
    rainfall totals of 2-4 inches, locally up to 6 inches, will be
    possible today, which may result in additional flash flooding,
    especially in low-lying and urban areas. Isolated moderate to
    major river flooding is expected. For the latest rainfall forecast
    and Excessive Rainfall Outlooks associated with Edouard, please
    refer to the Weather Prediction Center at www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov.
    
    The next Storm Summary will be issued by the Weather Prediction
    Center at 1100 PM EDT. Please refer to your local National Weather
    Service office for additional information on this event.
    
    Dolan
    $$
  2. Summary #3

    Sep 3, 02:29 AM UTC

    Bands of moderate to heavy rain continue across portions of southeastern Texas

    Full text
    ACUS45 KWBC 030229
    SCCNS5
    
    Storm Summary Number 03 for  Heavy Rainfall and Wind Associated
    with Edouard
    NWS Weather Prediction Center College Park MD
    1100 PM EDT Wed Sep 02 2026
    
    ...Bands of moderate to heavy rain continue across portions of
    southeastern Texas...
    
    Flash Flood Warnings are in effect for portions of far
    southeastern Texas northeast of Houston and northwest of Beaumont.
    
    A Flood Watch is in effect for portions of southeastern Texas.
    
    Flood Advisories are in effect for portions of southeastern Texas.
    
    For a detailed graphical depiction of the latest watches, warnings
    and advisories, please see www.weather.gov
    
    At 1000 PM EDT...Tropical Depression Edouard continues to move to
    the north-northwest across southeastern Texas this evening with an
    estimated minimum central pressure of 1011 mb, or 29.85 inches of
    mercury. NWS radar and surface observations indicated heavy rain
    and gusty winds across portions of southeast Texas. Additional
    rainfall of 2 to 4 inches, locally as much as 8 inches, will
    create conditions for flash flooding. Below are preliminary
    rainfall and wind observations associated with Tropical Storm
    Edouard. For more information regarding the location and track of
    Edouard, please refer to www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov.
    
    ...Selected preliminary Storm Total Rainfall in inches from 800 AM
    EDT Mon Aug 31 through 1000 PM EDT Wed Sep 02...
    
    ...LOUISIANA...
    VINTON DRAINAGE CANAL BOAT LAUNCH    3.59 HADS
    BEARHEAD CREEK AT HIGHWAY 12         2.30 HADS
    L-12 AT PETE SEAY ROAD               2.10
    COVINGTON 7NW                        1.02
    
    ...TEXAS...
    LITTLE PINE ISLAND BAYOU AT SH 787  17.75
    SOUTHERN ROUGH                      16.53 RAWS
    WARREN                              15.69 CWOP
    KOUNTZE 2.4 W                       13.39
    ESCAPEES                             9.26
    WOODVILLE                            9.06
    WOODVILLE 6.1 S                      9.00
    BASTON                               8.13
    LIVINGSTON 5.8 SE                    7.97
    COLMESNEIL 0.9 S                     7.28
    BEAUMONT 3.3 SW                      6.99
    CORRIGAN                             6.84
    NOME                                 5.76
    COLMESNEIL 7 ESE                     5.49 HADS
    TRINITY RIVER AT ROMAYOR             5.43 HADS
    LUMBERTON 1.2 WNW                    4.92
    ZAVALLA                              3.46
    BEAUMONT/PORT ARTHUR RGNL ARPT       3.32 ASOS
    
    ...Selected preliminary Peak Wind gusts in miles per hour earlier
    in the event...
    
    ...LOUISIANA...
    CAMERON 3 SW                           52
    CAMERON 1 SSE                          45
    HACKBERRY 6 SSE                        45
    LAKE CHARLES 5 S                       36
    CARLYSS 3 SSW                          32
    
    ...TEXAS...
    PORT ARTHUR 2 S                        90
    LUMBERTON 1 SW                         73
    CENTRAL GARDENS                        70
    NEDERLAND 2 SSE                        68
    PORT AUTHUR 2 NW                       68
    SOUTHEAST TEXAS REGIONAL AIR           68
    GROVES                                 61
    BEVIL OAKS 4 NNW                       60
    BEVIL OAKS 4NNW                        60
    BEAUMONT 2 SE                          59
    SABINE PASS 5 SE                       55
    FANNETT 1 W                            52
    
    
    Edouard remains a Tropical Depression and continues to move
    north-northwest across southeast Texas. For the latest rainfall
    forecast and Excessive Rainfall Outlooks associated with Edouard,
    please refer to the Weather Prediction Center at
    www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov.
    
    The next Storm Summary will be issued by the Weather Prediction
    Center at 1100 AM EDT. Please refer to your local National Weather
    Service office for additional information on this event.
    
    Eovino
    $$
  3. Summary #2

    Sep 2, 03:02 PM UTC

    Bands of heavy rain continue across portions of southeastern Texas and far western Louisiana along the Sabine River

    Full text
    ACUS45 KWBC 021502
    SCCNS5
    
    Storm Summary Number 02 for  Heavy Rainfall and Wind Associated
    with Edouard
    NWS Weather Prediction Center College Park MD
    1100 AM EDT Wed Sep 02 2026
    
    ...Bands of heavy rain continue across portions of southeastern
    Texas and far western Louisiana along the Sabine River...
    
    Flash Flood Warnings are in effect for portions of far
    southeastern Texas northeast of Houston and northwest of Beaumont.
    
    A Flood Watch is in effect for portions of southeastern Texas.
    
    Flood Advisories are in effect for portions of southeastern Texas.
    
    Wind Advisories are in effect for portions of southeastern.
    
    For a detailed graphical depiction of the latest watches, warnings
    and advisories, please see www.weather.gov
    
    At 1000 AM EDT...Tropical Depression Edouard continues to the
    north-northwest across southeastern Texas this morning with a an
    estimated minimum central pressure of 1004 mb, or 29.65 inches of
    mercury. NWS radar and surface observations indicated heavy rain
    and gusty winds of up to 20 knots across portions of southeast
    Texas and far western Louisiana along the Sabine River. Rainfall
    rates of up to 3" per hour can be expected with the most intense
    bands, with additional rainfall of 3-6", locally as much as 8",
    creating conditions for flash flooding. Below are preliminary
    rainfall and wind observations associated with Tropical Storm
    Edouard. For more information regarding the location and track of
    Edouard, please refer to www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov.
    
    ...Selected preliminary Storm Total Rainfall in inches from 800 AM
    EDT Mon Aug 31 through 1000 AM EDT Wed Sep 02...
    
    ...LOUISIANA...
    VINTON DRAINAGE CANAL BOAT LAUNCH    3.59 HADS
    BEARHEAD CREEK AT HIGHWAY 12         2.30 HADS
    L-12 AT PETE SEAY ROAD               2.10
    COVINGTON 7NW                        1.02
    
    ...TEXAS...
    LITTLE PINE ISLAND BAYOU AT SH 787  17.71
    WARREN                              15.46 CWOP
    SOUTHERN ROUGH                      14.96 RAWS
    WOODVILLE 6.1 S                      9.00
    BASTON                               8.13
    LIVINGSTON 5.8 SE                    7.97
    BEAUMONT 3.3 SW                      6.99
    NOME                                 5.76
    COLMESNEIL 7 ESE                     5.49 HADS
    TRINITY RIVER AT ROMAYOR             5.43 HADS
    LUMBERTON 1.2 WNW                    4.92
    BEAUMONT/PORT ARTHUR RGNL ARPT       3.32 ASOS
    KIRBYVILLE                           2.62 RAWS
    
    ...Selected preliminary Peak Wind gusts in miles per hour earlier
    in the event...
    
    ...LOUISIANA...
    CAMERON 3 SW                           52
    CAMERON 1 SSE                          45
    HACKBERRY 6 SSE                        45
    LAKE CHARLES 5 S                       36
    CARLYSS 3 SSW                          32
    
    ...TEXAS...
    PORT AUTHUR 2 NW                       68
    BEVIL OAKS 4NNW                        60
    BEAUMONT 2 SE                          59
    SABINE PASS 5 SE                       55
    FANNETT 1 W                            52
    
    
    Edouard remains a Tropical Depression and continues to move
    north-northwest across southeast Texas. For the latest rainfall
    forecast and Excessive Rainfall Outlooks associated with Edouard,
    please refer to the Weather Prediction Center at
    www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov.
    
    The next Storm Summary will be issued by the Weather Prediction
    Center at 1100 PM EDT. Please refer to your local National Weather
    Service office for additional information on this event.
    
    Putnam
    $$
  4. Summary #1

    Sep 2, 05:12 AM UTC

    Bands of heavy rain are impacting the southeastern Texas and parts of extreme southwestern Louisiana

    Full text
    ACUS45 KWBC 020512
    SCCNS5
    
    Storm Summary Number 01 for  Heavy Rainfall and Wind Associated
    with  Edouard
    NWS Weather Prediction Center College Park MD
    1100 PM EDT Tue Sep 01 2026
    
    ...Bands of heavy rain are impacting the southeastern Texas and
    parts of extreme southwestern Louisiana...
    
    Tropical Storm Warnings remain in effect for the southeastern
    counties of Texas and southwestern counties of Louisiana.
    
    Flood Warnings remain in effect for Central Hardin Couth in
    southeatern Texas.
    
    Flood Watches are in effect for portions of southeastern Texas.
    
    Wind Advisories are in effect for portions of southeastern Texas
    and southwestern Louisana.
    
    Coastal Flood Advisories are in effect for portions of the
    southwestern coastal counties of Lousiana.
    
    Small Craft Advisories are in effect for portion of the coastal
    waters in southeastern Texas.
    
    For the latest-tropical related watches and warnings, please refer
    to www.nhc.noaa.gov. For a detailed graphical depiction of the
    latest watches, warnings, and advisories, please see
    www.weather.gov
    
    For a detailed graphical depiction of the latest watches, warnings
    and advisories, please see www.weather.gov
    
    At 1000 PM EDT...Heavy rain and gusty winds  were occuring over
    portions of the southeastern Texas with a line of heavy rain and
    thunderstorms affecting exterme southwestern Louisiana. Radar and
    surface observations shows a very compact  tropical storm  with
    widespread heavy showers and thunderstorms moving northwest at
    7mph with a minimum central pressure of 1000mb and gusty winds.
    Some of the most intense bands are producing rainfall rates of 2
    to 3 inches per hour. This will create conditions for flash
    flooding in area experiencing the heaviest bands. Below are
    preliminary rainfall and wind observations asociated with Tropical
    Storm Edouard. For more information regarding the location and
    track of Edouard, please refer to www.nhc.noaa.gov.
    
    ...Selected preliminary Storm Total Rainfall in inches from 800 AM
    EDT Mon Aug 31 through 800 PM EDT Mon Sep 01...
    
    ...LOUISIANA...
    COVINGTON 7NW                        1.02
    COVINGTON 4 WNW                      0.52
    COMITE 3 W                           0.43
    FRANKLINTON 1 SW                     0.42
    BUSH 1 NNE                           0.16
    
    ...TEXAS...
    FRIENDSWOOD  2.5 NE                  1.22
    FRIENDSWOOD 2.5 NNE                  0.97
    TEXAS CITY 3.5                       0.95
    ANAHUAC 5.7 N                        0.64
    DICKINSON 0.4 SSW                    0.63
    
    ...Selected preliminary Peak Wind gusts in miles per hour earlier
    in the event...
    
    ...LOUISIANA...
    CAMERON 3 SW                           52
    CAMERON 1 SSE                          45
    HACKBERRY 6 SSE                        45
    LAKE CHARLES 5 S                       36
    CARLYSS 3 SSW                          32
    
    ...TEXAS...
    PORT AUTHUR 2 NW                       68
    BEVIL OAKS 4NNW                        60
    BEAUMONT 2 SE                          59
    SABINE PASS 5 SE                       55
    FANNETT 1 W                            52
    
    
    Edouard is now downgraded to a Tropical Depression and continues
    to move northwest into Texas. For the latest information on
    Edouard, please refer to the National Hurrricane Center at
    www.nhc.noaa.gov.
    
    The next Storm Summary will be issued by the Weather Prediction
    Center at 1100 AM EDT. Please refer to your local National Weather
    Service office for additional information on this event.
    
    Green
    $$

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