Tropical Storm Edouard drenches East Texas, prompting rescues and power outages
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Tropical Storm Edouard dumped nearly two feet of rain across Texas, triggering widespread flooding, rescues, and power outages as the system lingered over the state. In Deep East Texas, Edouard brought welcome rainfall after a dry spell, with Groveton reporting about 8.5 inches and officials monitoring roads and pumps for overflow. First responders rescued dozens of people from stranded cars and flooded homes, while many residents faced damage to residences and downed trees. Hardin and Jefferson counties saw extreme totals, roughly 18 to 20 inches in some areas, leaving thousands without power, prompting school and office closures and ongoing hazard warnings. Displaced residents described the emotional and practical toll of flooding, including properties damaged by wind and water and roofs compromised by fallen trees. Even after weakening to a tropical depression, the storm's slow movement kept the flood risk elevated, with authorities warning that dangerous conditions could persist.
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inches of rain in that short a time is just staggering. Praying for everyone in Hardin and Jefferson counties right now.