Active AlertsFreestone

Flash Flood Warning

Issued at Thu 10:55 AM Sep. 3

Issued by: National Weather Service

Recommended Action

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.

Full details

Flood Warning

Issued at Thu 12:39 PM Sep. 3

Issued by: National Weather Service

Description

What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall will continue.
Where: Southern Freestone County in central Texa
S: West Central Leon County in central Texa
S: East Central Limestone County in central Texa
S:
When: Until 230 PM CDT.
Impacts: Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
Additional Details: - At 1236 PM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing in the warned area. Between 2 and 6 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1.5 inches are possible in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include Teague, Fairfield, Dew, Freestone, Lanely, Donie and Cotton Gin. - This includes Interstate 45 between mile markers 181 and 197.

Recommended Action

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.