Entergy Texas prepares for heavy rainfall and potential flooding across Southeast Texas

By: Company activates storm operations, increases staffing and urges customers to stay weather aware

| Published 06/16/2026

THE WOODLANDS, TX -- Entergy Texas is ramping up its storm response and remains ready to support its customers through the severe weather expected to move across the region. According to the National Weather Service, Southeast Texas could see multiple rounds of heavy rainfall this week, which may lead to flash flooding in some parts of the Entergy Texas service area. Additionally, the Midcontinent Independent System Operator, which manages the regional electric grid that serves Entergy Texas and several other states in the central U.S., has issued a severe weather alert for the company’s service area.

To keep communities safe and response as efficient as possible, Entergy Texas has activated its Storm Command Center and emergency operations, which includes:

Preparing around-the-clock staffing for operational teams, including overnight shifts, to monitor conditions and respond as needed.

Requesting additional personnel and support crews to assist with storm response and restoration.

Assessing the electrical system for potential vulnerabilities, especially in areas that historically experience damage or flooding.

Staging high‑water vehicles to help crews access flooded or hard‑to‑reach areas, if necessary.

“We know how disruptive severe weather can be, and we want our customers to know that we stand ready to respond,” said Frank Shannon, vice president of reliability for Entergy Texas. “Our teams prepare for storms year-round, and we’ve positioned our people and resources to ensure a safe and strong storm response. If outages happen, our goal is to safely restore power as quickly as possible.”

Entergy Texas encourages customers to stay connected and informed with these resources:

Use the Entergy app for outage maps and weather radar.