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WGUS74 KLCH 021319
FFSLCH

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
819 AM CDT Thu May 2 2024

TXC199-457-021530-
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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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