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The region of Southeast Texas, including Houston, is currently under a flood watch.

Steady: 0 in the last 7 days Updated oct 7

The latest in this situation

  1. A storm is expected to pass north of the Yucatan Peninsula, threatening major refining capacity in Louisiana and Mississippi.
  2. Gov. Abbott launches Operation Lone Star in Galveston County.
  3. Houston relief groups provided aid to Galveston after the storm.
  4. Rita Hurricane approached the coast near Galveston.

How it started

30 reports, 3 independent, last reported Sep 3. The briefing below covers this first event.

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What happened

Well supportedReported by 3 independent outlets

The region of Southeast Texas, including Houston, is currently under a flood watch.

Who's involved

What this event is mainly about
HoustonSoutheast Texas

How it developed

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  1. Choates Creek overflowed in Southeast Texas due to heavy rain on September 2, 2026.Sub-event
  2. A potential tropical cyclone is forecasted to bring heavy rain and flooding to the region of Southeast Texas, including Houston, Corpus Christi, and Galveston.Sub-event
  3. Flood watch issued for Southeast Texas/Houston area.1 source

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