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June 5, 2024 - Shelby County Judge Allison Harbison has issued a Declaration of Disaster for Shelby County as of June 2, 2024, and the Shelby County Commissioners are now slated to consider ratifying this decision at their Emergency Meeting scheduled for Friday, June 7, 2024.
Judge Harbison has encated this declaration tue to the flooding, excessive rain, excessive wind and downed trees that has occurred between the dates of May 30, 2024, and current ongoing events of June 2, 2024. At that particular time, Judge Harbison referenced the county being without electrical power and having widespread communication outages.
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The Declaration of Disaster is as follows:
WHEREAS, the County of Shelby, Texas, has suffered from severe storms, high winds, and widespread flooding that was occurred prior to and on this the May 30, 2024. The severe weather conditions have caused extensive damage to public and private property, disruption of utility service, and endangerment of health and safety of the residents of Shelby County and Cities within the disaster area.
WHEREAS, because of the severe weather for the past four (4) days that Shelby County is in imminent threat of additional widespread storms or severe damage, injury, or loss of life or property resulting from countywide severe weather conditions. Flooding in the populated areas has caused major damage to roads and bridges preventing access to or the safe passage on many roadways. Many trees have been blown down and limbs have fallen on power lines causing countywide power outages. Such conditions have created a public safety hazard.
WHEREAS, the County Judge of Shelby County, Texas has determined that extraordinary measures must be taken to protect life, as well as protect or rehabilitate property, are necessary and hereby ordered.
Now, Therefore, Be It Proclaimed By The County Judge Of Shelby County:
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I. That a local state of disaster is hereby declared for Shelby County, Texas, pursuant to Section 418.108(a) of the Texas Government Code.
II. Pursuant to Section 418.108(b) of the Texas Government Code, the state of disaster shall continue for a period of not more that seven days from the date of the declaration unless continued or renewed by the Commissioners' Court of Shelby County, Texas.
III. Pursuant to Section 418.108(c) of the Texas Government Code, this declaration of a local disaster shall be given prompt and general publicity and shall be filed promptly with the County Clerk.
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IV. Pursuant to Section 418.108(d) of the Texas Government Code, this declaration of a local state of disaster activates the county/city Emergency Management Plan.
Ordered this 2nd day of June, 2024.
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June 3, 2024 - Roscoe McSwain, Commissioner Precinct 1, announces CR 1011 is closed down from the intersection of CR 1017 Monday, June 3, 2024.
The road is completely washed out, and will be closed for an unknown time due to numerous major problems.
June 5, 2024 - Roscoe McSwain, Commissioner Precinct 1, announces CR 1289 is closed due to a washout on Wednesday, June 5, 2024.
For everyone’s safety, drivers are encouraged to choose an alternate route as this one is unavailable and is not safe.
June 4, 2024 - Roscoe McSwain, Commissioner Precinct 1, state the bridge on CR 1440 off FM 138 is closed to through traffic due to a washout on Tuesday, June 4, 2024.
For everyone’s safety, drivers are encouraged to choose an alternate route as this one is unavailable.
June 4, 2024 - While heavy rain conditions were impacting Shelby County, Tuesday, June 4, 2024, emergency responders had to rush to roadway incidents.
State Highway 7 West approximately one mile from FM 711 was the scene of a single-vehicle crash incident around 1:15pm involving a maroon Dodge pickup truck.
The vehicle appeared to have left the roadway to the right before traveling through a fence and coming to rest against another fence.
Texas Department of Public Safety State Troopers, Shelby County Sheriff’s Department and emergency medical services personnel responded to the location.
Both the driver and passenger involved were out of the vehicle and walked away from the crash.
At around 1:40pm, a single-vehicle incident occurred on U.S. Highway 59 near CR 4624. A grey Nissan Altima was northbound when it crossed the southbound traffic lanes and traveled into a tree line, where it came to rest.
Both the driver and passenger appeared uninjured. Once the Nissan was pulled by wrecker out of the tree line, it was determined to have only received minor damage and the driver was able to drive it from the scene.
Officers driving Derrek Hughes, 33 of Joaquin, into the Sallyport at the Shelby County Jail.
June 4, 2024 - The manhunt for a Joaquin man ended Tuesday, June 4 without incident. Law enforcement located Derrek Hughes, 33, at a motel in Center. The Center Police Department, Constable Pct. 3 Roy Cheatwood, Constable Pct. 4 Taylor Fanguy, and Deputy Constable Pct. 5 John Pope worked together to bring Hughes into custody and end the twenty-four hour manhunt. Center PD officers transported Hughes to the Shelby County Jail for booking.
The hunt began when Constable Cheatwood attempted to make a traffic stop on Hughes earlier in the day on Monday. Hughes is wanted in connection to a shooting in Livingston which occurred in January.
Texas Department of Public Safety State Troopers, Texas Game Wardens, Shelby County Sheriff's Department, De Soto Parish, Center Police Department, and Constables from Pct. 3, 4, and 5 all assisted in the search.
More arrests are expected.
June 4, 2024 - At 9:30am on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 the National Weather Service, Shreveport, LA stated the forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the Sabine River at Logansport affecting Panola and Shelby counties, and De Soto parish.
For the Sabine River including Mineola, Hawkins, Gladewater, Longview, Beckville, Logansport... moderate flooding is forecast.
Do not drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas.
For more hydrologic information, visit online https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/SHV
At 9:30am the National Weather Service stated the Flood Warning remains in effect until further notice as minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast for the Sabine River at Logansport.
At 32.0 feet, Severe flooding problems from Joaquin, Texas to Logansport, Louisiana with numerous access roads and secondary roadways flooded. The city of Logansport must take precautions to ensure the safety of its water plant at this stage.
Additional Details:
- At 8:45 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 28.8 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 27.0 feet.
- Recent Activity... The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 AM CDT Tuesday was 28.8 feet.
- Forecast... The river is expected to rise to 32.0 feet Sunday morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter.
- Flood stage is 28.0 feet.
- Flood History... This crest compares to a previous crest of 32.0 feet on 04/24/1942.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
June 3, 2024 - Shelby County is receiving another round of stormy weather, and heavy wind is as of 10:38 pm Monday, June 3, 2024 possibly the cause of a tree that is reported to be across part of U.S. Highway 59 North outside of Tenaha, where a truck has also struck the tree. Emergency personnel is on scene there. (Update: by 1:43am the tree on U.S. 59 was clear).
State Highway 7 West just west of SL 500 has a tree across two lanes of traffic, and the Center Fire Department is reported to be working to clear that debris.
We have received report, as of 11:13pm, of a tree across FM 2694 at Welcome Hall, and a tree on power line off FM 417 at the intersection of FM 2975.;
It has been reported to Shelby County Today, the tree by Welcome Hall has been cleared and the one off FM 2975 is just awaiting CO-OP.
Travelers should continue to use caution in relation to these incidents, as well as other potential weather related circumstances to which emergency crews will be responding.
If you are aware of any other incidents which are a result of the current weather conditions that may be of public interest, please share.
June 3, 2024 (9:39pm) - At 9:39pm, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Waskom to near Deberry to 6 miles north of Joaquin to near Timpson, moving east at 50 mph.
June 3, 2024 (9:35pm) - Severe Thunderstorm Watch 385, previously in effect until 10pm this evening, is now in effect until Midnight tonight for the following areas.
- North Central Louisiana - Caldwell, Grant, Jackson, La Salle, Winn
- Northwest Louisiana - Bienville, Bossier, Caddo, De Soto, Natchitoches, Red River, Sabine and Webster
- Northeast Texas - Angelina, Cherokee, Harrison, Marion, Nacogdoches, Panola, Rusk, Sabine, San Augustine, and Shelby
June 3, 2024 (6:50pm) - At 6:50pm Monday, June 3, 2024, the National Weather Service Shreveport, LA advises Severe Thunderstorm watch 385 to include the following areas until 9pm this evening.
- North Central Louisiana - Caldwell, Grant, Jackson, La Salle, Ouachita, Winn
- Northwest Louisiana - Natchitoches and Sabine
- Northeast Texas - Angelina, Cherokee, Nacogdoches, Sabine, San Augustine, and Shelby
This includes the cities of Center, Clarks, Colfax, Columbia, Dry Prong, Grayson, Hemphill, Jacksonville, Jena, Jonesboro, Lufkin, Many, Midway, Monroe, Montgomery, Nacogdoches, Natchitoches, Olla, Pineland, Pleasant Hill, Rusk, San Augustine, Winfield, and Zwolle.
June 3, 2024 - The National Weather Service, Shreveport, LA issued at 2:57pm on Monday, June 3, 2024 a Hazardous Weather Outlook for north central Louisiana, northwest Louisiana, east Texas and northeast Texas.
Monday afternoon and tonight - A complex of thunderstorms is developing across Oklahoma and has approached the Four State area this afternoon and evening, some may be severe with damaging winds primarily. Overnight, we may see a second complex of thunderstorms arriving in southeast Oklahoma and southern Arkansas by daybreak. These thunderstorms have been progressive, but due to the widespread rains lately, flash flooding may accompany the lightning and gusty winds with some heavy downpours on our wet soils.
Tuesday through Sunday - Isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms will persist to some extent during midweek. However, the coverage and intensity of thunderstorms should see a decrease each day through Thursday. Then, we can expect another weak cold front to arrive on Friday with more widespread thunderstorms affecting our area in this same night and or day pattern. The weekend now looks to see the front become stationary west of I-49, acting to focus areas of rainfall. Additional rivers and bayous will see rises and minor flooding continue into next week.
Spotter activation may be needed.
June 3, 2024 - At 9:02pm, Monday, June 3, 2024, the National Weather Service Shreveport, LA issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning to last until 10:00pm.
The Severe Thunderstorm Warning is for West central Caddo Parish in northwestern Louisiana; Harrison County in northeastern Texas; Panola County in northeastern Texas; Rusk County in northeastern Texas; Northern Nacogdoches County in eastern Texas; Northwestern Shelby County in eastern Texas; Southeastern Gregg County in northeastern Texas; and Northeastern Cherokee County in northeastern Texas.
At 9:02pm, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 6 miles southeast of Harleton to near Pinehill to near New Salem, moving east at 35 mph.
Radar indicated. Winds speeds in excess of 70 mph have downed numerous trees across Henderson in Rusk County.
Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
Locations impacted include: Shreveport, Nacogdoches, Marshall, Carthage, Hallsville, Greenwood, Waskom, Tatum, Tenaha, Timpson, Garrison, Beckville, Joaquin, Deberry, Elysian Fields, Pinehill, Trawick, Sacul, Ponta, and New Salem.
This is a DANGEROUS SITUATION. These storms are producing widespread wind damage across Rusk County. SEEK SHELTER NOW inside a sturdy structure and stay away from windows! Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
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