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NWS / NOAA weather: Flash Flood Warning issued September 2 at 8:55PM CDT until September 2 at 11:15PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA

...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.

Severity
Severe (4/5) · CAP Severe
This month
758th Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days
Source: NWS / NOAA weather

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