Flood watch issued for Jasper, Newton, and Tyler Counties among others

Flood Watch

National Weather Service Lake Charles LA

1213 PM CDT Sun Jul 7 2024

Tyler-Hardin-Northern Jasper-Northern Newton-Southern Jasper- Southern Newton-Upper Jefferson-Northern Orange-Lower Jefferson- Southern Orange- Including the cities of Spurger, Bleakwood, Call, Silsbee, Ivanhoe, China, Port Arthur, Newton, Sea Rim State Park, Holly Springs, Warren, Town Bluff, Jamestown, Bridge City, Magnolia Springs, Deweyville, Beaumont, Buna, Fred, Burkeville, Orange, Woodville, Sabine Pass, Mt. Union, Kirbyville, Lumberton, Nederland, Farrsville, Jasper, Vidor, Mauriceville, Wiergate, Roganville, Hillister, Gist, and Evadale 1213 PM CDT Sun Jul 7 2024

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT CDT TONIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...A portion of southeast Texas, including the following areas, Hardin, Lower Jefferson, Northern Jasper, Northern Newton, Northern Orange, Southern Jasper, Southern Newton, Southern Orange, Tyler and Upper Jefferson.

* WHEN...From midnight CDT tonight through Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Low-water crossings may be flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

- Rainfall amounts of 4-8 inches with locally higher amounts are possible with the approach of Beryl and may lead to flash flooding.

- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued