East Texas roads flood during severe weather, evacuation urged for some
NACOGDOCHES, Texas (KETK) – Several East Texas Roads have flooded following this weekend’s severe weather and Nacogdoches has asked some residents to consider evacuation.
The City of Nacogdoches said that residents near Banita and Lanana creeks should consider evacuating as more rain is potentially on the way. According to the city, the creek’s water levels are already rising and have nearly reached their banks.
The Nacogdoches County Sheriff’s Office said the following roads have been closed by flooding:
CR 302 at Hughes Bottom
CR 392 at the bridge
CR 112
CR 116
CR 234
CR 271
CR 274
CR 280
CR 425
CR 525
CR 526
CR 620
CR 831
CR 841
3700 block of FM 2782
The Westside Fire Department near Palestine said that County Road 2212 at Keechie Creek will be closed due to water in the road.
The sheriff’s office added that these roads have reopened after flooding:
CR 120
CR 230
CR 228
CR 411
CR 434
CR 438
CR 528
CR 529
CR 538
CR 711
State Highway 21
The Texas Department of Transportation said the following East Texas roads have reports of flooding:
FM 138 at Huana Creek in Shelby County
FM 357 at Cribb Creek near the Trevat Community in Trinity County
FM 357 at WH Tullos Road between Nogalus Prairie and Centralia in Trinity County
FM 352 west of Creeds Creek in Polk County
FM 2782 in Nacogdoches County
The sheriff’s office added that the heaviest rain will be moving east out of the county soon but rain will continue throughout the night and that more thunderstorms are expected on Sunday.
Check out KETK’s weather forecast for Sunday to learn more about tonight’s weather.
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