2026 Texas Gulf Coast flooding and heat dome

Timeline

1. about 23 hours ago

   [POLITICS] 29 sources

   Texas Hill Country faces record flash floods, dozens rescued

   Texas Hill Country endures record‑breaking flash floods and an EF1 tornado; 75+ rescues, disaster declared for 59 counties, no deaths yet.

2. 3 days ago

   [POLITICS] 18 sources

   Texas faces widespread flash flooding as heavy rains persist

   Heavy rain in South‑Central Texas triggers flash‑flood warnings, a disaster declaration for 59 counties, dozens of rescues and a risk of up to 20 more inches of rain, with no deaths reported.

3. 10 days ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Louisiana Residents Eligible for FEMA Aid After Tropical Storm Arthur

   FEMA opened aid for Louisiana homeowners and renters in four parishes hit by Tropical Storm Arthur, offering grants, loans, and displacement help; applications are accepted online, via app, or phone.

4. 22 days ago

   [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

   Dallas and Nuevo Laredo brace for extreme summer heat

   Dallas will see highs of 95 °F with minimal rain, while Nuevo Laredo faces 42‑44 °C temperatures and heat‑index up to 50 °C, prompting health warnings.

5. 22 days ago

   [HEALTH] 2 sources

   Houston faces rising flood risk as rainfall intensity climbs

   A study shows Houston’s rainfall intensity rose 22% since 1970, heightening flood risk, while a forecast predicts hot, dry conditions on June 25.

6. 24 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 3 sources

   Tropical Storm Arthur Triggers Crop Damage and Flooding Across the U.S. Southeast

   Tropical Storm Arthur damaged corn in Georgia, spared most Louisiana sweet potatoes, and caused deadly flooding in Mississippi, prompting a state emergency and free U‑Haul storage for affected residents.

7. 24 days ago

   [HEALTH] 4 sources

   Dallas and Houston face extreme heat under Texas heat dome

   A Texas heat dome drives extreme temperatures in Dallas (up to 97 °F) and Houston (low‑90s °F with heat‑index over 100 °F), prompting health warnings as rain chances stay low.

8. 26 days ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Mississippi Governor Declares State of Emergency Over Tropical Storm Arthur Flooding

   Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves declared a State of Emergency as Tropical Storm Arthur caused heavy rain, flooding and damage in at least ten counties, urging residents to stay safe.

9. 27 days ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Louisiana rescues 74 people as floodwaters surge after Tropical Storm Arthur

   Tropical Storm Arthur flooded Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, prompting a state of emergency and rescue of 74 people and six pets; a resident also saved three pigs from the flood.

10. 28 days ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    Texas Braces for Flooding and Extreme Heat as Storms Persist

    Texas faces flash‑flood threats and heat advisories after Tropical Storm Arthur’s remnants linger, prompting a disaster declaration for 101 counties and widespread storm warnings.

11. 28 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources

    Tropical Storm Arthur causes widespread flooding and evacuations across Gulf Coast and Midwest

    Tropical Storm Arthur's remnants triggered record flooding in Mississippi and Louisiana, prompting evacuations, sandbag efforts and power outages, while also bringing heavy rain and tornado warnings to the Gulf

12. 28 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 5 sources

    Tropical Storm Arthur triggers floods and emergencies along the U.S. Gulf Coast

    Tropical Storm Arthur, the season’s first, caused flooding, an emergency declaration in 101 Texas counties, a death, power outages and a tornado in Louisiana, and prompted alerts for Gulf‑coast states in the US

13. 29 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 20 sources

    Tropical Storm Arthur remnants unleash deadly flooding and tornadoes across the Gulf Coast

    Arthur’s remnants caused deadly floods, tornadoes, state emergencies and power outages across the Gulf Coast, affecting Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and beyond.

14. 30 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources

    Potential Tropical Cyclone 1 threatens Alabama Gulf Coast as Midwest braces for severe storms

    Potential Tropical Cyclone 1 may become a tropical storm, bringing rain and surf to the Alabama Gulf Coast, while a warm front sparks severe storms with tornadoes and strong winds across Missouri, Illinois and,

15. 30 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 13 sources

    Tropical Storm Arthur threatens Gulf Coast with heavy rain and flooding

    Tropical Storm Arthur, the first 2026 Atlantic storm, formed near Texas, bringing 5‑10 inches of rain, flash‑flood threats and storm surge from Texas to the Florida Panhandle.

16. 30 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

    Tropical Storm Arthur threatens Texas Gulf Coast with heavy rain

    A rain system off Texas may become Tropical Storm Arthur, bringing 4‑20 inches of rain, strong winds, flooding risks and possible tornadoes, prompting a tropical storm watch.

17. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 11 sources

    Potential Tropical Cyclone Uno forms in Gulf, threatens Tamaulipas and Nuevo León

    Potential Tropical Cyclone Uno formed in the Gulf of Mexico, 105 km from Reynosa, bringing heavy rain and flood alerts to Tamaulipas and Nuevo León, with a risk of further intensification.

18. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 35 sources

    Tropical Storm Arthur threatens Texas‑Louisiana Gulf Coast with severe flooding

    Potential Tropical Cyclone One became Tropical Storm Arthur, moving along the Texas‑Louisiana coast with 5‑10 inches of rain, flash‑flood warnings for 16 million people and one confirmed death.

19. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

    Major Flood Threat Hits Texas and Gulf Coast as Moisture Fuels Heavy Rain

    Heavy rains threaten flash floods for 20 million people across Texas and the Gulf Coast, with flood watches, rescues, and a possible tropical storm named Arthur.

20. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

    Potential Tropical Cyclone One threatens Texas, Louisiana with heavy rain and flood risk

    Potential Tropical Cyclone One, moving from Mexico into Texas, carries a 40‑50% chance of becoming a tropical storm, prompting watches for heavy rain, flooding and storm‑force winds along the Texas‑Louisiana co

21. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources

    Texas and Mississippi Flood Watches Prompt Precautions

    Flood watches in South Texas and Mississippi warn of 3‑6 inches rain, possible 8‑inch totals and flash flooding, prompting officials to urge caution and preparedness.

22. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

    Central Texas and South Louisiana brace for heavy rain and flood risk

    Heavy rain forecasts bring flood risk to Central Texas and South Louisiana, with showers expected Friday night in Texas and today in Louisiana before a hotter, drier week.

23. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources

    Texas storms bring heavy rain and flash‑flood risk before a heat dome arrives

    Texas faces scattered storms and flash‑flood risks this weekend, then a ridge will bring 90‑plus temperatures and the first 100‑degree days early next week.

24. about 2 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

    Gulf Coast Flood Threat Escalates During Memorial Day Weekend

    A Level 2 flash‑flood risk covers the Gulf Coast, threatening 20 million people with 3‑5 inches of rain and possible flash floods through Memorial Day weekend.

25. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Severe Storms Spur Flash Flood Risk Across Texas Before Memorial Day

    Heavy storms heighten flash‑flood risk across Texas, including Houston and the Hill Country, before Memorial Day.