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Vernon Parish Sheriff's Office
Tuesday January 24th, 2023 :: 04:23 p.m. CST

Alert

Flash Flood Warning until 07:30PM Tuesday

The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for... West Central Allen Parish in southwestern Louisiana... Beauregard Parish in southwestern Louisiana... Northwestern Calcasieu Parish in southwestern Louisiana... Western Vernon Parish in west central Louisiana... Northeastern Hardin County in southeastern Texas... Southeastern Jasper County in southeastern Texas... Central Newton County in southeastern Texas... Southeastern Tyler County in southeastern Texas...

* Until 730 PM CST.

* At 422 PM CST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 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... Lumberton, De Ridder, Leesville, Silsbee, Newton, Kirbyville, Kountze, Rosepine, Merryville, Reeves, Bon Weir, Fields, Singer, De Quincy, Call, Starks, Ragley, Deweyville, Buna and Dry Creek.

* AFFECTED AREAS: ALLEN, LA ... BEAUREGARD, LA ... CALCASIEU, LA ... VERNON, LA ... HARDIN, TX ... JASPER, TX ... NEWTON, TX ... TYLER, TX

Instructions:

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.

Address/Location
Vernon Parish Sheriff's Office
203 S 3rd St
Leesville, LA 71446

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 337-238-1311

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Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Flash Flood Warning

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