Remembering 2019: Imelda Flooded Southeast Texas, 5 Dead
• Tropical Storm Imelda caused historic flooding in Southeast Texas in 2019, with up to 44.29 inches of rain.
• The storm resulted in $5 billion in damages and, tragically, five deaths.
• Southeast Texas communities demonstrated resilience and are working to improve flood preparedness after the devastation of Imelda.
Atlantic hurricane season active, Imelda memories linger
As October approaches, the Atlantic hurricane season remains active, with the specter of past storms looming large in the memories of those affected. Southeast Texas vividly remembers the devastation wrought by Tropical Storm Imelda in 2019. While the Atlantic is currently monitored for Hurricane Humberto, a major storm packing winds of 145 mph, and Tropical Storm Imelda, poised to move eastward, it is the 2019 storm that continues to resonate.
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