Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 2 at 8:55PM CDT until September 2 at 11:15PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 2, 2026 - 6:55pm
Expires:
September 2, 2026 - 9:15pm
Description:
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1115 PM CDT THIS
EVENING FOR WEST CENTRAL HARDIN COUNTY...
At 855 PM CDT, local law enforcement reported thunderstorms producing
heavy rain resulting in flash flooding in Saratoga. Between 3 and 7
inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 5
inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already
occurring.
FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Saratoga. This is a PARTICULARLY
DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE...Law enforcement reported.
IMPACT...This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER
GROUND NOW! Life threatening flash flooding of low water
crossings, small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways,
streets and underpasses.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Saratoga and Batson.
TX DOT is closing HWY 787 due to high water. Avoid flooded roadways.
Instruction:
Move to higher ground now! This is an extremely dangerous and
life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Area Description:
Hardin, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Lake Charles LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov