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Tropical Storm Edouard leaves Polk County family with tree through roof
Summary by The Houston Editorial Desk Ajay Patel, Gage Divin , as published by Click2Houston KPRC2 Local
· September 2, 2026
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Key points The amount of rain varied, with one area receiving more than 7 inches. Heavy rain and strong wind gusts caused damage to homes and property.
Heavy rain and strong wind gusts caused damage to homes and property. Flash flooding occurred in some areas, while wind gusts damaged homes in others. The amount of rain varied, with one area receiving more than 7 inches. This rain came after a period of drought, leaving the soil saturated and prone to further flooding.
A family's home was severely damaged when a tree crashed through the roof. The yard is now covered in cut-up trees. The family is focused on recovery and protecting themselves.
Further details about the damage and recovery efforts are available from the source.
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Category: News Published: September 2, 2026 Source: Click2Houston KPRC2 Local Reading time: 1 min
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