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Thicket, Texas, Records Staggering 24.36 Inches of Rain as Edouard Impacts Gulf Coast
Thicket, Texas, records a staggering 24.36 inches of rain as Edouard moves through the Gulf Coast. Residents warned of ongoing flooding and infrastructure risks
By Cameron Hayes · 2026-09-04T16:48:33.942Z
Thicket, Texas – Residents across Southeast Texas and parts of Louisiana are reeling from historic rainfall totals as the region recovers from the impacts of Edouard. Over the last 72 hours, extreme precipitation has swamped local communities, resulting in significant accumulation that necessitates caution for anyone traveling in the affected corridors.
According to the National Weather Service summary for Beaumont , preliminary data valid as of 10 p.m. Thursday highlights extreme volumes, with Thicket, Texas, recording a staggering 24.36 inches. Other severely impacted areas include Southern Rough with 17.84 inches and Warren, which saw 16.08 inches. These measurements are based on observations tracked through the evening of Thursday, September 3.
The extreme moisture has left local infrastructure strained. Emergency management officials warn that standing water may still be present on secondary roads throughout Hardin and Jasper counties. Drivers should avoid flooded roadways and strictly adhere to the turn around, don't drown guidance. In addition to the highest totals near Thicket and Kountze, which reported 13.64 inches, Louisiana areas have also felt the effects, with Vinton recording 4.89 inches and Abbeville measuring 3.00 inches of rainfall.
Residents are encouraged to monitor local water levels and contact utility providers if they suspect damage to local drainage systems or power lines. While the most intense moisture has moved through, saturated ground conditions remain a primary concern for local travel and structural safety. Stay tuned to official updates as authorities continue to process the final 72 hour totals and evaluate the recovery needs of the hardest hit communities.