Tropical Storm Beta made landfall along the Texas Matagorda Peninsula (Matagorda County, 77982) Monday night with maximum sustained winds of 45 mph.
According to media outlets, southern portions of the Houston metro area have been hardest-hit, with rain accumulations recorded near 14 inches in some locations. This has led to multiple instances of road/highway flooding and subsequent vehicle rescues. It is important to note that at this time, there have not been reports of structural flooding (with the exception of creek flooding in Friendswood).
Approximate locations reportedly sustaining structural flooding:
Texas
- Bolivar Peninsula (Galveston County, 77550, 77617, 77623, 77650)
- Corpus Christi (Nueces, Aransas, Kleberg, San Patricio Counties, 78401, 78403, 78406, 78407, 78409, 78143)
*Coastal areas affected - Freeport (Brazoria County, 77541, 77542)
- Friendswood (Galveston/Harris Counties, 77546, 77549)
- Galveston (Galveston County, 77550, 77551, 77552, 77553, 77554, 77555)
- Jamaica Beach (Galveston County, 77550, 77554)
- Port O’Connor (Calhoun County, 77982)
- Rockport (Aransas County, 78381, 78382)
- San Luis Pass (Galveston County, 77554)
- Seabrook (Harris County, 77586)
- Surfside Beach (Brazoria County, 77541)
Media Coverage
The Weather Channel:
Remnants of Beta to Spread a Threat of Flooding Rainfall From the Lower Mississippi Valley Into Southeast
Tropical Depression Beta to Crawl Near Texas Coast With a Threat of Flooding Rainfall, Including in Houston
Tropical Storm Beta Washes Away Pier in Galveston, Texas; Emergency Declared in Louisiana
Declaration Activity
Governor
9/21/20
Louisiana
Gov. Edwards Declares State of Emergency in Advance of Tropical Storm Beta
Associated Parish ZIP Code List (two parishes)
9/21/20
Texas
Governor Abbott Issues Disaster Declaration In Response To Tropical Storm Beta
Associated County ZIP Code List (29 counties)