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Underpass gates already up as Houston braces for Tropical Storm Edouard
Summary by The Houston Editorial Desk Taylor Bruck , as published by Click2Houston KPRC2 Local
· September 1, 2026
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Key points The storm sewer system serving the area is nearly 90 years old, dating back to around 1936. Tropical Storm Edouard is approaching, bringing concerns of heavy rain.
Tropical Storm Edouard is approaching, bringing concerns of heavy rain. City officials are particularly worried about neighborhoods that already struggle with flooding. One such area has an underpass that has been closed off ahead of the storm, with barricades now in place.
This area has a history of flooding, with the underpass becoming completely impassable in the past. The storm sewer system serving the area is nearly 90 years old, dating back to around 1936.
Further details about the storm and the city's preparations are available, including a timeline for the affected area.
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Category: Local Published: September 1, 2026 Source: Click2Houston KPRC2 Local Reading time: 1 min
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