Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued August 5 at 5:22PM CDT until August 5 at 6:15PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 5, 2026 - 3:22pm
Expires:
August 5, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 522 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain has fallen in
Vidor. Between 1 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. Flooding impacts
will continue from standing water or runoff from previous rainfall,
but no additional rainfall is expected.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of urban areas, highways, streets and
underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying
areas.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Vidor and Rose City.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Orange, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Lake Charles LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov