Southeast Texas Flooding Risk Continues Through Friday

Southeast Texas flooding is still possible as Edouard brings more rain to the area. A Flood Watch remains in effect for several counties north of Houston. Heavy rain could hit some areas.

HOUSTON, Texas — Scattered showers and storms are expected through Friday. Some areas could get one to three inches of rain, while a few spots may receive more and see street flooding.

The Brief

• More rain is possible across Southeast Texas.
• Some areas could get one to three inches of rain.
• Heavy rain could cause street flooding.

What We Know About Southeast Texas Flooding

More rain is likely in Southeast Texas as tropical moisture moves into the area. Thursday may start with cloudy skies and some light rain.

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The rain could ease around midday. More showers and storms may return in the afternoon. Temperatures could reach about 90 degrees.

The Flood Watch includes Brazos, Grimes, Houston, Madison and Montgomery counties. It also covers Northern Liberty, Polk, San Jacinto, Southern Liberty, Trinity and Walker counties.

Most areas could get one to three inches of rain. Some areas could get more than six inches if heavy storms stay in one place for a long time.

Edouard could bring more rain to Southeast Texas through Thursday. More heavy showers may also develop over the weekend.

Rain may continue even after Edouard moves away. People in areas that often flood should check local weather updates.

What You Can Do

If you are under the Flood Watch, be careful when heavy rain moves into your area. Water can quickly build up on streets and in low areas when it rains heavily.

Drivers should slow down and avoid roads covered by water. If you cannot tell how deep the water is, do not try to drive through it.

More rain and storms could come to the area over the next few days. Saturday may be wetter than Sunday or Monday.

Edouard should move away before the rest of the Labor Day weekend. After that, warmer and calmer weather is expected. Afternoon temperatures could reach the mid to upper 90s.

A few showers may still develop on Monday and Tuesday. People should check local weather updates and alerts. This is especially important in areas that often flood after heavy rain.

The Source: KTRK reported on the ongoing rain and Flood Watch across Southeast Texas.