Flash Flood Warning for Northwestern Orange County, TX
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NWS Lake Charles has issued a Flash Flood Warning for northwestern Orange County in southeastern Texas until 6:15 PM CDT on August 5, 2026.
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- Record type
- Flash Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Southeastern Texas
- Issued
- August 5, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Lake Charles LA
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Alert Details
A Flash Flood Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Lake Charles LA. The alert is effective from August 5, 2026 at 4:13 PM CDT until August 5, 2026 at 6:15 PM CDT.
Affected Areas
The warning covers northwestern Orange County in southeastern Texas, including the cities of Beaumont, Orange, Vidor, Bridge City, Rose City, and Pine Forest.
What You Should Do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Expected Conditions
Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain in Vidor, with 1 to 4 inches of rain already fallen and additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches possible. Flash flooding is already occurring.
Timeline
The Flash Flood Warning is in effect from 4:13 PM CDT to 6:15 PM CDT on August 5, 2026.
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