Tropical Storm Imelda Dumps More Than 40 Inches of Rain in Texas, Triggering Catastrophic Flooding
Tropical Storm Imelda dumped prolific amounts of rain across parts of southeastern Texas in September 2019, leading to catastrophic flooding and prompting evacuations. Greens Bayou at US 59 measured 6.24 inches of rain in one hour midday Sept. 19. Conroe, Texas, measured 5.16 inches of rain in an hour earlier that same morning. The highest rainfall total from Imelda was 43.39 inches southwest of Beaumont in Jefferson County at North Fork Taylors Bayou.
A bridge on Interstate 10 in Texas was shut down indefinitely Friday morning after at least two runaway barges hit it overnight. The bridge crosses the San Jacinto River about 15 miles east of Houston. Several other portions of the interstate between Houston and the Louisiana state line, as well as multiple other roadways, remained closed Friday morning due to flooding, according to the Texas Department of Transportation.
We recognize the severe impact that current conditions are having on our customers and we are committed to restoring service levels as quickly as possible. As a result of these weather issues, the ALG Client Service Team will send daily updates as we monitor the progress and track job level impact.
Post office building roof collapses in northeast Houston
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- The roof of a post office mail distribution facility collapsed amid severe weather in northeast Houston, according to the fire department.
It happened shortly before noon at the USPS facility located at 4600 Aldine Bender Rd.
Investigators say there were people inside the building at the time, but everyone was able to make it out. Three people were sent to the hospital with minor injuries, according to HFD.
In photos posted to the HFD's Twitter account, multiple cars are seen parked near the building, one of which was heavily damaged after a piece of the building fell on its top.
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Updated: September 20, 2019
Flooding in Southeastern Texas
Flooding is causing hazardous conditions in Southeastern Texas. Our top priority is the safety and well-being of our team members, as well as providing the highest level of service to our customers. Although contingency plans are in place, some service delays and disruptions can be anticipated for inbound and outbound shipments in Southeastern Texas. FedEx is committed to providing service to the best of our ability in areas that can be safely accessed.
September 20, 2019
Southern Area - Houston District
Tropical Storm Imelda
UPDATED: Friday, September 20, 2019 @ 2:30PM
All operations have resumed within the 3 digit ZIP Codes of 773 with the exception of:
23550 Partners Way
Porter, TX 77365
Operations for the Porter Post Office have been moved to the following alternate location.
- New Caney (Hours of operation : M-F 9AM-4:30PM)
20811 US Highway 59
New Caney, TX 77357
All operations have resumed within the 3 digit ZIP Codes of 775 with the exception of:
102 S Gates St
Devers, TX 77538
13615 E Highway 90
Raywood, TX 77582
Operations for the Devers and Raywood Post Offices have been moved to the following alternate location.
- Liberty (Hours of operation: M-F 9AM - 4:30PM, S 10AM - 1PM)
1515 Same Houston St
Liberty, TX 77575
All operations have resumed within the 3 digit ZIP Codes of 776 with the exception of:
- Hamshire, 25142 Highway 124, Hamshire, TX 77622
- Stowell, 3608 State Highway 124, Stowell, TX 77661
- Mauriceville, 11424 Highway 12, Mauriceville, TX 77626
- Nome, 2285 Highway 90, Nome, TX 77629
Operations for the Hamshire and Stowell Post Offices have been moved to the following alternate location.
- Winnie (Hours of operation: M-F 9:00AM - 4:30PM)
324 Highway 124
Winnie, TX 77665
Operations for the Mauriceville Post Office have been moved to the following alternate location.
- Evadale (Hours of operation: M-F 8:30AM-11:30AM/12:30PM-4:30pm)
225 FM 105
Evadale, TX 77615
Operations for the Nome Post Office have been moved to the following alternate location.
- China (Hours of operation: M-F 8:00AM-12:00pm/1:00PM-4:30PM)
305 N Broadway St
China, TX 77613
All Retail and Delivery operations have resumed within the 3 digit ZIP Codes of 777
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