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Edouard: High winds, flooding and downed trees batter Polk County, Texas
Summary by The Bellaire Editorial Desk Mariana La Roche , as published by KPRC 2 Click2Houston (NBC) - Local
· September 2, 2026
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Key points Further details about the storm's effects and rescue efforts are available from the source, which reported on the situation in Polk County. Tropical Depression Edouard brought severe weather, including high winds and flooding.
Tropical Depression Edouard brought severe weather, including high winds and flooding. Residents were trapped in flooded areas, with water reaching waist-deep levels. Emergency crews worked to rescue those stranded, including a woman and four children in a mobile home.
A family was also rescued near an intersection after being trapped by high water. Fallen trees were cleared from roadways as crews responded to the storm's impact. Further details about the storm's effects and rescue efforts are available from the source, which reported on the situation in Polk County.
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Category: safety Published: September 2, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 Click2Houston (NBC) - Local Reading time: 1 min
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