“We lost everything”: East Texas residents confront their future after flooding
Dozens of evacuees, including the elderly and barefoot children, crowded in an old school building Friday, praying for clear skies on Monday. Full Story
![Flooding in downtown Livingston on May 2, 2024. Thousands fled their Southeast Texas homes as heavy rains saturated land in multiple counties.](https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/ZyRjT3XzgGYTrnaF13K6L_zrZxQ=/850x570/smart/filters:quality(75)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/a17b8ae6bda1da87854644486bc700e0/0502%20Livingston%20Flooding%20Drone%20Brothers%20TT%2015.jpg)
Southeast Texas saw widespread flooding in early May as back-to-back storms drenched the area that includes Polk, Montgomery, Liberty and Harris counties, causing flash-flooding from heavy rain. Operators for three major reservoirs on rivers in the area dealt with water flowing into the man-made lakes.
Dozens of evacuees, including the elderly and barefoot children, crowded in an old school building Friday, praying for clear skies on Monday. Full Story
The plans, which are required by the federal government to access certain grants after a natural disaster, are laborious to assemble — especially for rural counties. Full Story
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
These graphics show how widespread flooding was in East Texas in late April and early May. Full Story
Abbott confirmed three deaths from the storms, none were recorded from flooded areas. Full Story
Forecasters expect storms to begin tapering off but some roads remain closed due to flooding. Full Story
East Texans tried to reach their homes by boat and kayaks Saturday. Others remained pessimistic that the water would recede soon. Full Story
Since Sunday, multiple rounds of rainfall have soaked the region, causing rivers and creeks to swell and rise out of their banks. Full Story
Thousands of residents have either evacuated or are now under shelter orders. Full Story
Parts of Harris County, including The Woodlands, were under flood warnings Thursday. Full Story
East Texas has been hit by several severe rainstorms this spring, and several counties have declared disasters. Full Story
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