Tropical Storm Imelda struck Southeast Texas in September 2019, causing catastrophic flooding and significant damage. The storm dumped over 40 inches of rain in some areas, with a peak total of 44.29 inches recorded near Fannett, Texas, making it the seventh-wettest tropical cyclone in U.S. history. The heavy rainfall led to widespread flooding, particularly in Jefferson, Harris, and Orange counties. In Beaumont, over 38 inches of rain fell, inundating homes and prompting evacuations. Houston experienced significant bayou overflows, leading to more than 1,000 rescues and the closure of George Bush Intercontinental Airport for about 90 minutes. The storm resulted in five confirmed deaths, including drownings and electrocution incidents. . Governor Greg Abbott declared a state of disaster in 13 counties, and President Trump issued a major disaster declaration on October 4, 2019. The National Weather Service estimated that Imelda caused approximately $5 billion in damage. #TropicalStormImelda #TexasFloods #DisasterManagement #ClimateImpact #FloodRelief #ExtremeWeather #EmergencyResponse #WeatherUpdates #NewsOne
