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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedSeptember 3, 2026Miami-Dade

Tropical remnants of Edouard bring flash flood risks to East Texas

The remnants of Tropical Storm Edouard are moving across northeastern Texas, bringing an additional 4 to 6 inches of rain to the Piney Woods region through today. Residents in areas south of I-20 and east of I-35 face a moderate risk of flash flooding through tonight.

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Why It Matters

Residents in East Texas face ongoing flood risks from heavy rainfall that has already exceeded 2 feet in some locations, significantly surpassing initial weather forecasts.

Key Facts

  • Up to 4 to 6 inches of additional rain is forecast for the Piney Woods region of east-central Texas through today.
  • A moderate risk (threat level 3 or 4) of flash flooding exists for parts of east-central Texas.
  • Isolated pockets of heavy rain may cause localized flooding south of I-20 and east of I-35 through tonight.
  • Some areas of southeastern Texas received over 2 feet of rain in the 36 hours prior to the report.
  • National Weather Service forecasts predicted 3 to 6 inches, with a maximum of 9 inches, before the storm made landfall Tuesday.
  • The Atlantic basin has experienced a stormless Labor Day weekend for three consecutive years (2024, 2025, and 2026).

Who's Mentioned

organizationThe Eyewall“Weather publication”organizationNational Weather Service“Weather forecasting agency”otherEdouard“Tropical storm system”locationTexas“Affected state”personMatt Lanza“Author of a forensic weather analysis”