Color Satellite Shows Texas Floodwaters Entering the Gulf

October 28th, 2015 by Roy W. Spencer, Ph. D.

Most of the rain that fell on southeast Texas (up to 20 inches) will end up flowing into the Gulf of Mexico, a process which has already started.

Here is yesterday’s color MODIS image of the turbid water along the coast, compared to twelve days before. Some of the water is sediment-laden (tan color), while in other areas the water is relatively sediment-free (darker than normal). Click for full-size.

NASA MODIS imagery of Texas floodwaters entering the Gulf of Mexico.

NASA MODIS imagery of Texas floodwaters entering the Gulf of Mexico.


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