Severe storms across the South and Gulf Coast caused widespread damage, including building collapses, life-threatening flooding, and tornadoes. Dramatic videos captured a Texas fire truck submerged in floodwaters after a water rescue, a building collapse in Katy, and hail falling in Salado, Santa Fe, and Madison. Emergency crews were deployed for rescue efforts, and a disaster declaration was issued in Jasper County, Texas, due to immense flooding.
A suspected tornado heavily damaged a church and homes in Port Arthur, Southeast Texas, with no reported injuries. Torrential rains have flooded roads, leading to evacuations and closures, including Highway 69 south of Warren and Highway 96 in Kirbyville. Emergency crews have rescued several people, and multiple school districts are closed or delayed due to the severe weather.
Heavy rain in San Diego caused severe flooding, leading to dramatic rescues and widespread damage as homeowners and drivers struggled to escape rising waters. Emergency crews performed numerous high water rescues, with some individuals resorting to paddle boards to navigate the deluge. The flooding also impacted roadways, leaving cars stranded and neighborhoods submerged. The situation is expected to improve as the rain subsides, but another storm is forecasted for Wednesday.
Far North Queensland is experiencing heavy rainfall and dangerous flash flooding, with hundreds of people requiring emergency assistance and several still needing rescue from rooftops. The area has seen some of its worst flooding in decades, with major flooding levels exceeded in river systems and Cairns turning into an island. The rainfall is expected to ease by this afternoon, but flood warnings remain in place. Power outages and road closures have also been reported, and farmers are facing significant crop damage.
