Carthage Volunteer Fire Department, TX Weather Warnings

Flood Watch issued May 11 at 2:00PM CDT until May 13 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of east and northeast Texas, including the following counties, in east Texas, Angelina, Nacogdoches, Sabine, San Augustine and Shelby. In northeast Texas, Cherokee, Gregg, Harrison, Panola, Rusk and Smith. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Wet antecedent soils ahead of possibly 3 or more inches of rainfall in the next 36 hours will boost chances of flash flooding in this area. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

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