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Flash Flood Statement

National Weather Service Lake Charles LA

819 AM CDT Thu May 2 2024



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Hardin TX-Tyler TX-

819 AM CDT Thu May 2 2024



...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1030 AM CDT THIS 

MORNING FOR HARDIN AND SOUTHEASTERN TYLER COUNTIES...



At 819 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy 

rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have 

fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches are possible in 

the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin 

shortly.



HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.



SOURCE...Radar.



IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,

         highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor

         drainage and low-lying areas.



Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...

  Silsbee, Kountze, Wildwood, Saratoga, Thicket, Fred, Village 

  Mills, Honey Island, Caney Head, Votaw and Batson.



The drainages that are mainly impacted at this time are Menard and 

Cypress Creeks, Pine Island and Little Pine Island Bayous in Hardin 

County. Kimball and Hickory Creeks in Tyler County.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



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.



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LAT...LON 3068 9411 3034 9411 3020 9463 3049 9473

      3049 9454 3057 9456



FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED



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