Harvey moved across the Gulf of Mexico into the central Texas Coast during the last week of August. After the initial landfall, the cyclone moved back into the gulf a couple days later and then made another landfall in Southwest Louisiana during the morning of the 30th. The first rains from the system moved across the region during the afternoon of the 25th and finally ended during the morning of September 1. One to 5 feet of rain fell across Southeast Texas during the week which in some cases was slightly more than a normal yearly rainfall total. Widespread flooding occurred and a new rainfall record was set regarding the total for a tropical cyclone in the United States.

Flood in JEFFERSON, TEXAS
From 30-AUG-17 16:00:00 to 31-AUG-17 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: VOTH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Record river stages were observed along Pine Island Bayou and the lower Neches during Harvey. This kept lower sections of Jefferson County flooded into early September which included some river side refineries. The high stream flow in the Neches at Beaumont caused an under water natural gas pipeline to rupture. The river also caused a lot of erosion.

Flash Flood in JEFFERSON, TEXAS
From 27-AUG-17 07:12:00 to 30-AUG-17 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRIFFING
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 3.00B
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Widespread and long duration rainfall produced a storm total rainfall over 40 inches across a large portion of the county. The highest rainfall totals in Jefferson County were 60.58 inches 1.5 mile southwest of Nederland and 60.54 inches 1.3 mile north of Groves. This resulted in over 64,000 homes being flooded. The hardest hit areas were Port Arthur, Groves, Bevil Oaks, Hamphire, Fannet, China, and northeast Beaumont.  Several refineries in the county also received floodwaters and were offline for an extended period. City and county infrastructure was also damaged with water pumps and treatment plants being inundated. Record crests were observed along Pine Island and the lower Neches. 5 deaths were reported by flooding.

Flood in ORANGE, TEXAS
From 30-AUG-17 16:00:00 to 31-AUG-17 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROSE CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

River levels hit record levels along the lower Neches and the Sabine hit the 2nd highest stage at Orange. This kept water in sections of Orange County into early September.

Flash Flood in HARDIN, TEXAS
From 27-AUG-17 12:40:00 to 30-AUG-17 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOEB
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 600.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Widespread 20 to 40 inches fell across the county which resulted in near 10,000 homes being flooded. Worst hit areas were around Lumberton, Silsbee, Sour Lake, and Kountze. Record flooding occurred on Pine Island Bayou and Village Creek. The second highest crest of the Neches occurred at Evadale. The US Highway 96 bridge near Silsbee collapsed due to the current.

Storm Surge/Tide in JEFFERSON, TEXAS
From 27-AUG-17 20:30:00 to 28-AUG-17 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: C-MAN Station

The storm surge from Harvey  went above 3 feet at Texas Point during the evening of the 27th and fell below 3 feet around mid day on the 28th. The tide peaked at 5.03 feet with a surge of 3.49 feet. Minor beach erosion was noted during the event.

Tropical Storm in JEFFERSON, TEXAS
From 28-AUG-17 05:06:00 to 29-AUG-17 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: C-MAN Station

Tropical storm conditions occurred for several hours along the coast of Jefferson County. At Texas Point where the highest winds were recorded peak wind gust of 52 knots occurred during the early morning of the 28th but the highest sustained wind of 42 knots was during the morning of the 29th. Lesser winds were recorded elsewhere, however wind gusts of 35 to 50 knots were common near the coast.

Flash Flood in ORANGE, TEXAS
From 26-AUG-17 12:30:00 to 30-AUG-17 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRIDGE CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 1.50B
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Widespread 30 to 50 inches of rainfall fell across Orange County during Harvey. This resulted in 27,742 homes being flooded. The hardest hit areas were Orange, Vidor, Orangefield, Pine Forest, West Orange, Rose City, Mauriceville, Rose City, and Lake View. Record crests occurred on the lower Neches and Cow Bayou. The Sabine River was at its highest level since Hurricane Ike in 2008. Water covered and closed portions of Interstate 10 in the county. Only 1 home was reported not flooded in Rose City and the community's drinking water was interrupted for near a month. 10 people perished during the event with 2 of them being from electrocution in a flooded home.

Flash Flood in TYLER, TEXAS
From 28-AUG-17 10:53:00 to 30-AUG-17 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHESTER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 60.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Harvey produced 20 to 30 inches of rain which flooded 1,730 homes. Major flooding occurred  in Warren, Fred, and along the Neches River where it had the 4th highest crest at Town Bluff. 1 death was a result of the flooding.

Flash Flood in JASPER, TEXAS
From 29-AUG-17 22:29:00 to 30-AUG-17 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEECH GROVE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 85.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Harvey produced 20 to 40 inches of rain across a large portion of Jasper County. This resulted in over 4,000 homes being flooded. Worst hit areas were Kirbyville, Buna, and Weiss Bluff. The Neches River had its second highest crest at Evadale.

Flash Flood in NEWTON, TEXAS
From 29-AUG-17 22:29:00 to 30-AUG-17 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BURKEVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 45.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Harvey produced 20 to 40 inches of rain across a large portion of the Newton County. This resulted in near 2,000 homes being flooded. Hardest hit areas were Trout Creek, Call, and along Big Cow Creek and the Sabine River. The Sabine River reached its 3rd, 4th, and 5th highest crests at Deweyville, Bon Weir, and Burkville respectively.

Thunderstorm Wind in JASPER, TEXAS
From 30-AUG-17 22:45:00 to 30-AUG-17 22:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: JASPER
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Tropical Storm Harvey moved into Cameron Parish with most sustained storm force winds confined to the coastal areas, however wind gusts of 35 to 45 mph were experienced well inland. These gusty winds combined with saturated soils produced conditions that allowed some trees to fall. One fell on a vehicle traveling along FM 777 near Jasper killing 2 occupants. The driver died instantly while the passenger a couple house later.