The death toll in Texas from tropical storm Beryl has risen from three known fatalities to at least six, officials confirmed Monday evening.
Three people were killed in Montgomery County due to falling trees from the storm, according to Chief of Staff for Montgomery County Judge Mark Keough.
One man riding a tractor on a public roadway was killed when a tree fell on him and a couple was killed in a wooded area when a tree fell on them, according to Keough.
The three previously confirmed deaths included two from falling trees and one from drowning.
An upended tree rests on Bethel Church after Hurricane Beryl moved through the area, July 8, 2024, in Van Vleck, Texas.
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As of Monday evening, Beryl was designated as a «tropical depression» by officials, due to its sustained winds of 35 mph.
Beryl is moving northeast at 16 mph, continuing to gain speed as it weakens.
