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Tropical Storm Edouard leaves Polk County family with tree through roof
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Ajay Patel, Gage Divin , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· September 2, 2026
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Key points Livingston received over 7 inches of rain, resulting in damage from flash flooding and wind gusts. Tropical Storm Edouard brought heavy rain and strong wind gusts, causing flash flooding and damage to homes and property.
Tropical Storm Edouard brought heavy rain and strong wind gusts, causing flash flooding and damage to homes and property. The storm's impact varied across the affected area, with some parts receiving more rain than others. Livingston received over 7 inches of rain, resulting in damage from flash flooding and wind gusts.
A family's home was severely damaged when a tree crashed through the roof. The yard is now covered in cut-up trees as the family begins the recovery process. The storm's arrival followed a period of drought, leaving the soil saturated and increasing the potential for further flooding.
Further details on the storm's impact and the recovery efforts are available from the source.
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Published: September 2, 2026 ·
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