Tropical Storm Bertha Leaves Three Dead as Texas Faces Flooding

WHO:

NY Post - Gov. Greg Abbott confirmed a third death from the flooding in Texas.

WHAT:

NY Post - Tropical Storm Bertha has claimed three lives in Texas.

Yahoo - Over 500 rescues have been conducted due to the flooding.

Yahoo - The storm has officially dissipated into a trough of low pressure.

Yahoo - The remnants of Bertha are expected to produce total rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches, with isolated totals of up to 4 inches.

Yahoo - The storm had maximum sustained winds of 35 mph, with higher gusts.

WHERE:

NY Post - The flooding is occurring in Texas.

Yahoo - Bertha was located about 40 miles west-northwest of Houston, Texas.

WHEN:

Yahoo - The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season began on June 1 and lasts until Nov. 30.

WHY:

Yahoo - The storm's remnants continue to bring rainfall and localized flash flood risks to South Texas.

HOW:

Yahoo - The storm is moving west at 14 mph.

(UPDATED July 25, 2026 01:29 UTC)

Tropical Storm Bertha has tragically claimed three lives in Texas, as confirmed by Governor Greg Abbott, with over 500 rescues conducted due to the severe flooding. The storm, which had maximum sustained winds of 35 mph, has now dissipated into a trough of low pressure, but its remnants are expected to bring total rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches, with isolated totals of up to 4 inches in some areas. Currently located about 40 miles west-northwest of Houston, the storm is moving west at 14 mph, continuing to pose localized flash flood risks to South Texas.