Flood Warning Issued for Hardin, Jefferson and Tyler Counties TX
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A Flood Warning is in effect until 5:15 PM CDT Thursday for Hardin County, northwestern Jefferson County and south central Tyler County in southeastern Texas due to small stream flooding from excessive rainfall.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Southeast Texas
- Issued
- September 3, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Lake Charles LA
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Alert Details
Flood Warning issued by NWS Lake Charles LA. Effective from September 3 2026 at 8:09 AM CDT until September 3 2026 at 5:15 PM CDT.
Affected Areas
Hardin County in southeastern Texas, northwestern Jefferson County in southeastern Texas, and south central Tyler County in southeastern Texas. Specific locations include Lumberton, Silsbee, Kountze, Sour Lake, Saratoga, Wildwood, Thicket, Bevil Oaks, Honey Island, Village Mills, Batson and Votaw. Flood waters are moving down Village Creek, Little Pine Island Bayou and Pine Island Bayou.
What You Should Do
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Expected Conditions
Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Numerous roads remain closed due to flooding. At 8:07 AM CDT gauge reports and emergency management reported flooding continuing in the warned area.
Timeline
The warning is in effect until 5:15 PM CDT on September 3 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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