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Hardin County Emergency Management, 300 W. Monroe, Kountze, TX (2026)

09/02/2026

🚨 FLASH FLOOD WARNING – LIFE-THREATENING FLOODING 🚨

The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Hardin County, along with portions of northwestern Jefferson County and southwestern Tyler County, until 8:45 AM CDT today, Wednesday, September 2.

⚠️ THIS IS A SERIOUS FLOODING SITUATION.

As of 4:46 AM, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms continuing to produce heavy rainfall across the warned area. Between 5 and 10 inches of rain have fallen in the past few hours, and flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

HAZARD: Life-threatening flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

IMPACTS: Significant flooding may occur along creeks and streams, in low-lying and poor-drainage areas, and across highways, streets, and underpasses.

Locations that may experience flash flooding include Lumberton, Silsbee, Woodville, Kountze, Sour Lake, Colmesneil, Nome, Chester, Wildwood, Warren, Saratoga, Thicket, Village Mills, Honey Island, Batson, Ivanhoe, and Hillister.

🚗 TURN AROUND, DON’T DROWN!
Do not attempt to drive through flooded roadways. Water may be deeper and moving faster than it appears, and roads beneath the water may be damaged or washed out. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Please use extreme caution during the morning hours, especially before daylight when flooded roadways can be difficult or impossible to see. Never drive around barricades, and avoid unnecessary travel in areas experiencing flooding.

📱 Continue monitoring official weather information and Hardin County Office of Emergency Management for updates.

Stay alert. Stay informed. Stay safe.

09/02/2026

🚨 FLASH FLOOD WARNING — HARDIN COUNTY 🚨

The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Hardin County, as well as portions of northwestern Jefferson County and southwestern Tyler County.

⏰ WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5:00 AM CDT — Wednesday, September 2

As of 2:02 AM, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rainfall across the warned area. Between 2 and 5 inches of rain have already fallen, and flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

⚠️ HAZARD: Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms
📡 SOURCE: Radar indicated
🌧️ IMPACTS: Flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets, underpasses, low-lying areas, and locations with poor drainage.

Locations that may experience flash flooding include: Lumberton, Silsbee, Woodville, Kountze, Sour Lake, Nome, Wildwood, Warren, Saratoga, Bevil Oaks, China, Village Mills, Honey Island, Ivanhoe, and Hillister.

🚗 TURN AROUND, DON’T DROWN!
Never attempt to drive through a flooded roadway. Water may be deeper or moving faster than it appears, and the roadway underneath may be damaged or washed away. Most flood-related deaths occur in vehicles.

Residents should remain alert overnight, avoid unnecessary travel through flooded areas, and be prepared to move to higher ground if flooding threatens your location.

Stay alert. Stay safe. Stay informed.

— Hardin County Office of Emergency Management

09/02/2026

🚨 FLASH FLOOD WARNING — SOUTHEASTERN HARDIN COUNTY 🚨

The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Southeastern Hardin County and portions of Jasper, Jefferson, and Orange Counties.

⏰ WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4:00 AM CDT — Wednesday, September 2

As of 12:58 AM, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing very heavy rainfall across the warned area. Between 2 and 5 inches of rain have already fallen over the past couple of hours, and flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

⚠️ POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Flash flooding may affect small creeks and streams, streets, highways, underpasses, urban areas, and other low-lying or poor-drainage locations.

📍 Locations within or near the warned area include Lumberton, Beaumont, Vidor, Bevil Oaks, China, Rose City, Pine Forest, Lakeview, Weiss Bluff, and Fannett.

🚗 TURN AROUND, DON’T DROWN!
Do NOT attempt to drive through flooded roadways. Water may be deeper than it appears, and roads beneath the water may be damaged or completely washed out. Most flood-related deaths occur in vehicles.

With this occurring during the overnight hours, please use extra caution if you must travel. Never drive around barricades, and avoid flooded or water-covered roads.

📱 Continue monitoring trusted weather sources and official updates from the Hardin County Office of Emergency Management and the National Weather Service.

Stay informed. Stay safe, Hardin County.

09/02/2026

🚨 LOCAL STATE OF DISASTER DECLARED – HARDIN COUNTY 🚨

Hardin County Judge Wayne McDaniel has issued a Declaration of Local Disaster for Hardin County, Texas, effective September 1, 2026, due to severe weather conditions associated with Tropical Storm Edouard.

Tropical Storm Edouard has produced torrential rainfall, flash flooding, high winds and stronger gusts, severe thunderstorms, infrastructure damage, hazardous roadway conditions, and widespread electrical and utility outages across Hardin County. These impacts have created significant public safety concerns and have affected safe travel throughout portions of the county.

⚠️ Residents are encouraged to:
• Avoid unnecessary travel, particularly in areas experiencing flooding, downed trees, power lines, or damaged roadways.
• Never drive through flooded roadways.
• Treat all downed power lines as energized and stay well away from them.
• Allow utility crews, first responders, and road crews room to safely work.
• Continue monitoring official sources for updated road conditions, weather information, and public safety notices.

📢 Please continue to stay weather-aware and use caution as recovery and damage assessment efforts continue throughout Hardin County.

Stay Safe. Stay Informed.

09/02/2026

Hardin County Office of Emergency Management has verified the following school closures for Wednesday, September 2, 2026:

Silsbee Independent School District
Kountze Independent School District
Lumberton Independent School District
Hardin-Jefferson Independent School District
West Hardin Consolidated School District

09/02/2026

🌀 TROPICAL DEPRESSION EDOUARD UPDATE
Tuesday, September 1, 2026 | 10:00 PM

Tropical Storm Edouard has weakened and has been downgraded to a Tropical Depression. While conditions are improving, flooding remains the primary concern for Hardin County and Southeast Texas overnight.

✅ All tropical watches and warnings have been canceled.

📍 Current Storm Information
Edouard’s center is near northwestern Hardin County and continues moving northwest.
• 💨 Maximum sustained winds: 35 mph
• 🧭 Movement: Northwest at 8 mph
• 📍 Approximately 70 miles north of High Island, TX
• 🌧️ The heaviest rainfall is occurring primarily north of the storm’s center

🌧️ FLOODING REMAINS A CONCERN
A Flood Watch remains in effect for Southeast Texas through 7:00 AM Wednesday.

Additional heavy rainfall could lead to flooding, particularly in low-lying and poor-drainage areas. Never attempt to drive through a flooded roadway. Conditions can be especially difficult to recognize after dark.

⚠️ Overnight Safety
Although significant additional wind impacts are not expected, occasional gusts may still bring down weakened trees, limbs, and power lines. Isolated tornado impacts also remain possible across portions of Southwest Louisiana and Southeast Texas.
Please:
• Avoid unnecessary travel through impacted areas and allow emergency and utility crews room to work.
• Do not enter areas to sightsee or view storm damage.
• Allow extra time for emergency vehicles due to downed trees, power lines, flooding, or other roadway hazards.
• Check on neighbors who may need assistance.
• Stay alert for additional warnings overnight.

Hardin County officials and emergency personnel will continue assessing impacts and working with utility and response partners as conditions improve.

Stay informed. Stay weather aware. Stay safe, Hardin County.
— Hardin County Office of Emergency Management

09/02/2026

⚠️ TRAVEL DISCOURAGED IN HARDIN COUNTY ⚠️

Due to impacts from Tropical Storm Edouard, multiple power lines and utility poles are down across Hardin County, creating potentially dangerous conditions on area roadways.

🌙 Residents are strongly encouraged to avoid unnecessary travel, especially during the nighttime hours. Downed power lines, fallen trees, debris, and damaged utility poles can be extremely difficult to see after dark.

Please remember:

⚡ NEVER approach or drive over a downed power line. Always assume it is energized and dangerous.
🚧 Be prepared for road closures, detours, and utility crews working throughout the county.
🚗 If you must travel, slow down, remain alert, and allow extra time to reach your destination.
🔦 Use extra caution in areas without power, as roadway hazards may be difficult to see.
👷 Give utility crews, first responders, and road crews plenty of room to safely work.

Crews are working to address storm-related damage throughout the county. The safest option tonight is to stay off the roads unless travel is necessary.

Please continue to monitor official sources for updates and changing conditions.

Stay Alert. Stay Safe. Hardin County Strong.

— Hardin County Office of Emergency Management

09/02/2026

🚨 FLASH FLOOD WARNING – CENTRAL HARDIN COUNTY 🚨

The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Central Hardin County until 11:00 PM CDT tonight, Tuesday, September 1.

⛈️ WHAT WE’RE SEEING:

Thunderstorms are producing very heavy rainfall across the warned area.
1–3 inches of rain have already fallen.
Rainfall rates of 2–6.5 inches per hour are possible.
An additional 2–4 inches of rainfall may occur.
Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

📍 Locations that may experience flash flooding include:
Kountze, Honey Island, and Village Mills, along with surrounding areas of Central Hardin County.

⚠️ IMPACTS: Rapid flooding may affect small creeks and streams, highways, streets, underpasses, low-water crossings, poor drainage areas, and other low-lying locations.

🚗 TURN AROUND, DON’T DROWN!
Never attempt to drive through a flooded roadway. Water may be deeper or moving faster than it appears, and the roadway underneath may be damaged or washed out.

🌙 Use extra caution after dark. Flooded roads and rapidly rising water are much more difficult to recognize at night.

Please remain weather aware, avoid unnecessary travel through flooded areas, and never drive around barricades or into water covering the roadway.

Hardin County Office of Emergency Management
Stay Alert • Stay Informed • Stay Safe

09/01/2026

🚨 FLASH FLOOD WARNING – SOUTHEASTERN HARDIN COUNTY 🚨

The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a Flash Flood Warning for southeastern Hardin County until 9:30 PM CDT tonight, Tuesday, September 1.

📍 Locations specifically included:
• Lumberton
• Silsbee
• Surrounding areas of southeastern Hardin County

🌧️ WHAT WE KNOW:
Thunderstorms are producing heavy rainfall across the warned area. Radar estimates indicate 1–2 inches of rain have already fallen, with rainfall rates potentially reaching 1–6 inches per hour.

An additional 2–4 inches of rainfall is possible within the warned area.

⚠️ FLASH FLOODING IS ONGOING OR EXPECTED TO BEGIN SHORTLY.

Flooding may quickly impact:
• Small creeks and streams
• Streets and highways
• Underpasses
• Urban and poor-drainage areas
• Low-lying locations

🚗 TURN AROUND, DON’T DROWN!
Never attempt to drive through a flooded roadway. You cannot determine the depth of the water or whether the roadway beneath it has been damaged or washed away.

🌙 USE EXTRA CAUTION AFTER DARK.
Flooded roads and rapidly rising water can be extremely difficult to see at night. If you encounter water covering the roadway, TURN AROUND and find another route.

Please remain weather aware and be prepared to take action if conditions worsen.

Flash Flood Warning expires at 9:30 PM CDT.

— Hardin County Office of Emergency Management

09/01/2026

⚠️ TROPICAL STORM EDOUARD UPDATE – LANDFALL ⚠️
Tuesday, September 1, 2026 | 4:49 PM CDT
The National Weather Service has issued Advisory #6 for Tropical Storm Edouard. The storm officially made landfall near Johnsons Bayou, Louisiana, at approximately 2:20 PM and is continuing to move inland and gradually weaken.

📍 Current Storm Information:
• Location: About 20 miles north-northwest of Sabine Pass, TX
• Maximum sustained winds: 50 MPH
• Movement: Northwest at 7 MPH
• A Tropical Storm Warning remains in effect for Hardin County and portions of Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana.
🌧️ For Hardin County, residents should remain weather-aware as Edouard moves inland. Heavy rainfall, gusty winds, isolated tornadoes, and localized flooding remain possible. Saturated ground combined with gusty winds may also increase the potential for downed trees, limbs, and scattered power outages.

Safety reminders:
• Stay indoors and away from windows during periods of strong wind.
• Keep phones charged and have flashlights and other emergency supplies available.
• Never drive through flooded roadways.
• Be prepared to act quickly if a Tornado Warning or Flash Flood Warning is issued for your area.
• Use extra caution on roads, especially where debris, standing water, or downed trees may be present.
• Follow instructions from local officials and continue monitoring trusted weather sources.

Although Edouard has made landfall, the threat is not over. Conditions can change quickly as the system moves across Southeast Texas. Please continue to stay alert through this evening.

We will continue to share important updates as conditions warrant.

Hardin County Office of Emergency Management
Stay Alert. Stay Safe. Weather the Storm Together.

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