East Texas Floods

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“We lost everything”: East Texas residents confront their future after flooding

By Jess Huff May 4, 2024

Dozens of evacuees, including the elderly and barefoot children, crowded in an old school building Friday, praying for clear skies on Monday. Full Story 

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• The government wants to buy their flood-prone homes. But these Texans aren’t moving.

  By Emily Foxhall May 20, 2024

  In Harris County, the flood control district wants to buy properties along the San Jacinto River that have flooded repeatedly. Some residents aren’t leaving. Full Story 

• See the scope of flooding in East Texas

  By Yuriko Schumacher May 7, 2024

  These graphics show how widespread flooding was in East Texas in late April and early May. Full Story 

• Texas, federal government will begin tallying damage from spring storms, Gov. Greg Abbott says

  By Carlos Nogueras Ramos May 6, 2024

  Abbott confirmed three deaths from the storms, none were recorded from flooded areas. Full Story 

• Storms in Southeast Texas ease but risks remain

  By Juan A. Lozano, Associated Press Updated: May 6, 2024

  Forecasters expect storms to begin tapering off but some roads remain closed due to flooding. Full Story 

• Recovery a faraway thought for East Texas flood evacuees as more rain is expected

  By Jess Huff May 5, 2024

  East Texans tried to reach their homes by boat and kayaks Saturday. Others remained pessimistic that the water would recede soon. Full Story 

• How the flooding in Southeast Texas got so dire

  By Alejandra Martinez and Emily Foxhall, Graphics by Yuriko Schumacher May 3, 2024

  Since Sunday, multiple rounds of rainfall have soaked the region, causing rivers and creeks to swell and rise out of their banks. Full Story 

• Rain eases in Southeast Texas but flooding will take time to recede

  By Emily Foxhall, Carlos Nogueras Ramos and Alejandra Martinez Updated: May 5, 2024

  Thousands of residents have either evacuated or are now under shelter orders. Full Story 

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• Harris, Montgomery counties declare emergencies as East Texas region floods

  By Jess Huff Updated: May 2, 2024

  Parts of Harris County, including The Woodlands, were under flood warnings Thursday. Full Story 

• East Texans brace for prolonged evacuation orders after rainfall drenches Polk County

  By Jess Huff May 1, 2024

  East Texas has been hit by several severe rainstorms this spring, and several counties have declared disasters. Full Story 

• How Texans can prepare for extreme weather

  By Julia Guilbeau Updated: May 3, 2024

  Natural disasters — including winter storms, hurricanes, extreme heat, wildfires and droughts — can happen at any time. Preparation is key to staying safe during an emergency. Full Story