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Edouard, now a tropical depression, drenches Texas with flash flooding, downed trees
Summary by The Fort Worth Editorial Desk Jamie Stengle and Lekan Oyekanmi | The Associated Press , as published by NBC DFW
· September 2, 2026
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Key points The system had previously made landfall with maximum sustained winds of 60 mph. Heavy rain and flooding occurred as a storm system moved north.
Heavy rain and flooding occurred as a storm system moved north. The system had previously made landfall with maximum sustained winds of 60 mph. It was later downgraded, but still produced heavy rain and flooding.
Residents were advised to stay at home due to the conditions. Schools and municipal offices were closed as a precaution. The amount of rain that fell varied, with some areas receiving significant amounts in a short period.
Further details about the storm's impact are available. The storm's effects were felt after it made landfall near the border of two states. The system was expected to weaken and break up, but not before causing disruption and damage in some areas.
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Category: safety Published: September 2, 2026 Source: NBC DFW Reading time: 1 min
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