Tropical Storm Beta made landfall near Matagorda bay on September 21. As the system pushed slowly inland, portions of SE Texas experienced flash flooding from heavy rain bands, storm surge, and some strong wind gusts. Storm surge was enhanced by long fetch of northeast winds over Gulf behind a cold front. 20 to 25 homes were damaged from high water along portions of Clear Creek and Lower Brays Bayous.

Storm Surge/Tide in GALVESTON ISLAND AND BOLIVAR PENINSULA, TEXAS
From 21-SEP-20 00:00:00 to 23-SEP-20 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Significant beach erosion occurred along the Bolivar Peninsula and Galveston Island. A fishing pier at 61st St. in Galveston was damaged. Numerous roads were flooded from high storm tides. Some garages were inundated with water. Maximum water heights reached 3.77 ft above MHHW at the Galveston Fishing Pier and 3.56 above MHHW at the Galveston Bay entrance.

Storm Surge/Tide in COASTAL GALVESTON, TEXAS
From 21-SEP-20 00:00:00 to 23-SEP-20 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Widespread coastal flooding occurred across coastal Galveston County. Flooding was observed in San Leon, Bayou Vista, Clear Lake Shores, and Kemah. The Kemah Boardwalk was flooded. Numerous instances of street flooding and road closures were reported. Heavy rain from the storm resulted in bayou and creek flooding, including Clear Creek.

Storm Surge/Tide in COASTAL HARRIS, TEXAS
From 21-SEP-20 00:00:00 to 23-SEP-20 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several roads were impassable in Seabrook due to storm surge flooding, including Todville Rd, Hammer St, Main St, and 10th St. A fishing pier and kayak launch were damaged in Shoreacres. At Manchester, a maximum water level of 4.58 ft above MHHW was observed.

Storm Surge/Tide in COASTAL MATAGORDA, TEXAS
From 21-SEP-20 00:00:00 to 23-SEP-20 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several roads were impassable due to storm surge flooding in the Sargent area. In Matagorda, a maximum water level of 3.56 ft above MHHW was observed.

Astronomical Low Tide in MATAGORDA ISLANDS, TEXAS
From 21-SEP-20 00:00:00 to 23-SEP-20 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Roads were impassable due to storm surge flooding near Matagorda Beach. Beach erosion occurred along Matagorda Beach.

Storm Surge/Tide in BRAZORIA ISLANDS, TEXAS
From 21-SEP-20 00:00:00 to 23-SEP-20 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Road washout occurred along the Bluewater Highway. Significant beach erosion was observed. A water level of 4.15 ft above MHHW was observed at San Luis Pass.

Flash Flood in JACKSON, TEXAS
From 22-SEP-20 03:00:00 to 22-SEP-20 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MATILDA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

US 59 Frontage roads in the Edna area were flooded.

Flash Flood in HARRIS, TEXAS
From 21-SEP-20 18:50:00 to 22-SEP-20 06:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: FRIENDSWOOD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

High water, road impassable, Walnut Street between Veterans and Main.

Flash Flood in HARRIS, TEXAS
From 21-SEP-20 19:14:00 to 21-SEP-20 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: EAST HAVEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Cars submerged, high water rescues near Sam Houston Parkway and Telephone Road.

Flash Flood in HARRIS, TEXAS
From 21-SEP-20 20:30:00 to 21-SEP-20 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEST PARK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Roads flooded, closed between Synott Rd, S Kirkwood, West Belford and Bissonet.

Flash Flood in HARRIS, TEXAS
From 21-SEP-20 21:40:00 to 21-SEP-20 23:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: MYKAWA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous streets flooded, closed around Brookside Village.

Flash Flood in HARRIS, TEXAS
From 21-SEP-20 21:40:00 to 21-SEP-20 23:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: JEANNETTA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous roads flooded, closed from south of Bellaire to around Meadow's Place.

Flood in HARRIS, TEXAS
From 22-SEP-20 04:00:00 to 22-SEP-20 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PIERCE JCT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Route 288 at 610 closed in both directions due to flooding.

Flood in HARRIS, TEXAS
From 21-SEP-20 20:00:00 to 22-SEP-20 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MINNETEX
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Clear Creek flooded out of its banks from 288 to Clear Lake. Water in homes, low lying areas, near Pearland, Friendswood. Also few homes flooded near 610 loop and Cullen. Total of 20 to 25 homes total.