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4 kids, woman rescued from high waters in Livingston after heavy rain from Tropical Depression Edouard
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· September 2, 2026
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Key points The Polk County Sheriff's Office responded to the area, which is near the intersection of Highway 190 and Highway 59. The National Weather Service reported that Edouard was located nearby, approximately seven miles northwest of the affected area.
Heavy rain from Tropical Depression Edouard caused flooding, trapping a woman and four children, including a baby, inside a mobile home. Rescue efforts were made to save them from the high waters. The flooding occurred after Choates Creek overflowed, with water levels reaching about waist-deep.
The Polk County Sheriff's Office responded to the area, which is near the intersection of Highway 190 and Highway 59. The National Weather Service reported that Edouard was located nearby, approximately seven miles northwest of the affected area.
Further details about the flooding and rescue efforts are available, including reports from the scene where heavy rain and gusty winds were observed.
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Published: September 2, 2026 ·
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