A weak surface low pressure system strengthened into Tropical Storm Imelda just after noon on September 17th around 15 miles south southwest of Freeport. Imelda moved onshore near Freeport and quickly weakened to a tropical depression. Imelda moved very slowly to the north-northwest then north-northeast over the next few days and produced a few heavy rain bands that caused devastating flooding across portions of Southeast Texas...with maximum amounts over 40 inches falling mainly over a 24 hour period.  Imelda is the 7th wettest tropical cyclone to impact the United States, the 5th wettest in the contiguous United States, and the 4th wettest in the state of Texas. Although fresh water flooding was the main impact, an EF-1 tornado also occured in a cell within one of the leading bands from the storm. This damaged an area on the north side of Baytown near the Highlands.

Flash Flood in HARRIS, TEXAS
From 19-SEP-19 06:55:00 to 19-SEP-19 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUMBLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 200.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous flooded roads, road closures in the Kingwood and Huffman areas. Water entering homes. There were numerous reports of flooding in and around the Kingwood area. There were reports of flood water entering homes in Huffman and in Plum Grove. Water rescues were conducted around Will Clayton Parkway and West Lake Houston Parkway and also for stranded flooded home residents on Meyer Road. Several major roadways were impassage due to flooding. Some of these impassable flooded roadways included, but were not limited to, sections of Kingwood Drive and the intersection of FM 1960 and FM 2100.

Flash Flood in HARRIS, TEXAS
From 19-SEP-19 09:15:00 to 19-SEP-19 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: (IAH)HOUSTON INTL AR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

There were numerous reports of flooding in and around the Humble area. Some of the reports included a six foot water level that was introducing flooding on the Will Clayton and Eastex Freeway. Metro busses were stranded in the deep flood waters on the roadways surrounding Bush-Intercontinental Airport. Many of Intercontinental Airport's roads, including JFK Boulevard, were inaccessible due to the extensive flooding. There was a drowning fatality from a submerged van located at the intersection of Interstate 69 and the Will Clayton Parkway.

Flash Flood in BRAZORIA, TEXAS
From 18-SEP-19 06:50:00 to 18-SEP-19 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FREEPORT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rain caused flooding and the subsequent closure of the intersection of Highway 36 and FM 1495 in Freeport.

Flash Flood in GALVESTON, TEXAS
From 18-SEP-19 11:50:00 to 18-SEP-19 12:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: GALVESTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flooding occurred on many roads in the Strand area as water flowed over the curbs and sidewalks. Ferry Road near UTMB became inundated and impassable due to floodwaters.

Flash Flood in HARRIS, TEXAS
From 19-SEP-19 08:00:00 to 19-SEP-19 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUFFMAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Sheriffs office reports high water vehicles sent to homes on Meyer Road for rescues.

Flash Flood in HARRIS, TEXAS
From 19-SEP-19 09:20:00 to 19-SEP-19 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE HOUSTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

There were numerous reports of flooding in and around the Crosby area. Some of the reports included water over FM 2100 and Big Deer Roads. Water rescues were being conducted in the Dairy Oaks area. Foley Road west of Dallas road also became impassable due to high flood waters.

Flash Flood in MONTGOMERY, TEXAS
From 19-SEP-19 06:55:00 to 19-SEP-19 12:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAK RIDGE NORTH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

There were reports of flooded vehicles in the Chateau Woods area east of the Woodlands.

Flash Flood in HARRIS, TEXAS
From 19-SEP-19 11:35:00 to 19-SEP-19 12:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: HERMOSSEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

There were numerous reports of flooding in and around the Bunker Hill and Piney Point Village areas. Some of the reports included stranded vehicles within floodwaters.

Flash Flood in HARRIS, TEXAS
From 19-SEP-19 10:05:00 to 19-SEP-19 12:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUNKER HILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Widespread street flooding Galleria area and points west along Westheimer. Some vehicles stranded, some high water rescues.

Flash Flood in HARRIS, TEXAS
From 19-SEP-19 10:00:00 to 19-SEP-19 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: KINGWOOD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous roads flooded and impassable. A flat roof collapsed due to weight of water near Aldine. Drowning victim found submerged near Mount Houston Road SW of Aldine.

Tornado in HARRIS, TEXAS
From 18-SEP-19 15:56:00 to 18-SEP-19 16:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC NAIR
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 300.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

EF-1 damage was surveyed from a late afternoon tornado that touched down near the intersection of Haney Road and Barbers Hill Road. The tornado tracked to the east-southeast across a field and then crossed Garth Road, North Main Street and Hadden Road. The most significant damage on North Main Street was the loss of a metal roof on a home along with large tree limbs and the trunk of a tree snapped. A barn at a feed store was severely damaged. Trees were uprooted in a tree line behind the feed store between North Main and Hadden. Some large limbs were also downed on Hadden near the end of the damage path.

Flash Flood in HARRIS, TEXAS
From 19-SEP-19 10:24:00 to 19-SEP-19 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WESTFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Spring Fire Department reports street flooding, water rescues Fairfax Green area. There were also reports of many stalled and stranded vehicles within the flood waters surrounding the Spring area.

Flash Flood in FORT BEND, TEXAS
From 19-SEP-19 11:28:00 to 19-SEP-19 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SUGARLAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Street flooding, vehicles stranded near Stafford and Sugar Land. Flood waters entering apartment buildings near the intersection of Dulles Avenue and Avenue E in Sugar Land.  Reports included stranded vehicles in floodwaters with street flooding around Sugar Creek Boulevard.

Flash Flood in HARRIS, TEXAS
From 19-SEP-19 12:30:00 to 19-SEP-19 13:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MANCHESTER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flooding along Manchester Street at I610. Roads impassable.

Flash Flood in HARRIS, TEXAS
From 19-SEP-19 11:35:00 to 19-SEP-19 12:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: EUREKA SPGS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

There were numerous reports of flooding in and around the Hillshire Village area. Some of the reports included vehicles stranded or stalled within flood waters. One location that was reported closed due to flooding was the 610 Loop and Katy Road feeder ramp.

Flash Flood in LIBERTY, TEXAS
From 19-SEP-19 02:50:00 to 19-SEP-19 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOSS BLUFF
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 95.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Multiple roads across the county that were impassable due to extensive flooding inundation included, but were not limited to, sections of FM 1010, FM 1008 at County Road 2313 and County Road 2285 and County Road 379. Multiple high water rescues.

Flash Flood in MONTGOMERY, TEXAS
From 19-SEP-19 06:00:00 to 19-SEP-19 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW CANEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 190.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flooding was reported in the Woodbranch and New Caney areas. FM 1485 was closed near the East Fork of the San Jacinto River due flooding inundation. Highway 59 in New Caney became impassable due to floodwaters.

Flash Flood in MONTGOMERY, TEXAS
From 19-SEP-19 11:00:00 to 19-SEP-19 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPLENDORA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

There was significant street flooding in the Splendora area. Floodwaters became deep enough to submerge many roads including FM 2090 and sections of Highway 59 while completely inundating local gas station pumps.

Flash Flood in HARRIS, TEXAS
From 19-SEP-19 10:00:00 to 19-SEP-19 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: KINGWOOD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Roof collapse due to weight of flood waters at post office facility. Also numerous roads flooded in the Aldine area.

Flash Flood in LIBERTY, TEXAS
From 19-SEP-19 05:00:00 to 19-SEP-19 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLEVELAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Flooding inundated Highway 59 in Cleveland. The highway was closed with numerous stranded cars within the floodwaters.

Flash Flood in CHAMBERS, TEXAS
From 19-SEP-19 01:00:00 to 19-SEP-19 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE ANAHUAC
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 80.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous roads in Winnie and Hankamer areas closed. Numerous structures flooded.

Flash Flood in MONTGOMERY, TEXAS
From 19-SEP-19 05:00:00 to 19-SEP-19 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPLENDORA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Floodwater was entering homes and requiring water rescues in the Splendora area.

Flash Flood in MONTGOMERY, TEXAS
From 19-SEP-19 06:20:00 to 19-SEP-19 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRANGER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Feeder road flooding occurred along I-45 in Conroe. Highway 105 in the Conroe area became impassable due to flooding. Street flooding was also reported at Gladstell Street near Interstate 45 in south Conroe.

Flash Flood in MONTGOMERY, TEXAS
From 19-SEP-19 06:30:00 to 19-SEP-19 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW CANEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

FM 1485 closed near East Fork San Jacinto River.

Flash Flood in HARRIS, TEXAS
From 18-SEP-19 17:41:00 to 18-SEP-19 18:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: BAY OAKS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

There were numerous reports of flooding in and around Baytown and Morgan's Point. Some of the reports included one to two feet of water over roads near Missouri Street and Highway 146. Multiple vehicles were stalled out within these flood waters.

Flash Flood in HARRIS, TEXAS
From 18-SEP-19 18:00:00 to 18-SEP-19 18:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: GOLDEN ACRES
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

There was high water and road closure reported near the exit ramp near the Sam Houston Beltway Tollway at Spencer Highway.

Flash Flood in CHAMBERS, TEXAS
From 18-SEP-19 22:45:00 to 19-SEP-19 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINNIE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Riceland Medical Center taking on water, evacuated. Six patients and staff.

Flash Flood in HARRIS, TEXAS
From 18-SEP-19 17:45:00 to 18-SEP-19 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEST JCT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

High water, extensive street flooding, Meyerland and Westbury areas.

Flash Flood in CHAMBERS, TEXAS
From 18-SEP-19 18:24:00 to 19-SEP-19 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HANKAMER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Route 61 under Interstate 10 flooded.

Flash Flood in CHAMBERS, TEXAS
From 19-SEP-19 01:42:00 to 19-SEP-19 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINNIE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous roads flooded and closed, unsafe for travel including most north and east of CR 1410 and Interstate 10. I10 feeder road closed due to flooding near SH 124.

Flash Flood in MONTGOMERY, TEXAS
From 19-SEP-19 07:42:00 to 19-SEP-19 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CUT AND SHOOT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Water in businesses along Hwy 105 in Cut and Shoot.

Flash Flood in LIBERTY, TEXAS
From 19-SEP-19 07:00:00 to 19-SEP-19 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LIBERTY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Numerous vehicles stranded by high water in and near Liberty.