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June 3, 2024 (5pm Update) - According to DETEC, approximately 1,500 outages are remaining to be restored. Given that we do not suffer any further weather related damage, all outages are anticipated to be restored Tuesday evening. If you have not reported your outage, please do.
Outages may be reported through our mobile app, online portal or by calling 1-800-392-5986. For prompt service, please know the telephone number associated with your account and the meter number at the location. The meter number is the 6 digit number following DETEC on your meter or it can be located on your utility bill. Please do not rely on a Facebook comment as your outage report, please call in or use the Mobile or Web reporting option.
June 3, 2024 - Shelby County saw another storm enter the county June 2, 2024, and continued overnight bringing with it more thunderstorms and rain which caused flooding in some areas.
Deep East Texas Electric Cooperative (DETEC) has reported an increase in outage numbers.
According to DETEC, as of 9am June 3, overnight/early morning storms caused outage numbers to grow. Crews continue to work on storm damage from Thursday and new reports. If you are without power, please report your outage. Unfortunately the unexpected mass transmission line outage Saturday evening that caused us to lose the majority of our substation service, also caused the online outage map to become skewed. If you have reported your outage, we have your outage documented, but it could possibly not show on the map. Please be patient with us as we resolve the accuracy of the outage map. When this issue is corrected, we will update as to where and how many outages we have remaining.
To report your outage to DETEC call 1-800-392-5986.
June 3, 2024 - Roy Cheatwood, Constable Precinct 3, reports that law enforcement officers are searching for Derrek Hughes, 33, of Joaquin.
Constable Cheatwood attempted to make a traffic stop on Hughes earlier in the day in Joaquin, and he evaded.
Afterwards Hughes was seen on FM 139 before entering a wooded area near CR 3193. Law enforcement officers are actively searching the area for Hughes.
He is wanted on felony warrants out of Livingston involving a shooting incident.
Hughes was last seen wearing a white t-shirt with the American flag on it, blue shorts, and socks.
Throughout the day multiple agencies assisted in the search. De Soto Parish provided air support by way of a helicopter to observe from above. Center Police Department also brought their K9 to the location to search the woods for the suspect.
Meanwhile, Texas Department of Public Safety State Troopers gave support, while Texas Game Wardens also participated in the ground search. Constables from Precinct 4 and Precinct 5 were each available to give backup in trying to locate Hughes, as well as the Shelby County Sheriff's Department and citizens.
Constable Cheatwood encourages residents to ensure their vehicles are locked and keys are not in the vehicle.
June 2, 2024 - At 10:51pm Sunday, June 2, 2024, the National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a Flash Flood Warning until 1:45am for Central Nacogdoches County in eastern Texas; Northern San Augustine County in eastern Texas; Shelby County in eastern Texas; and Southeastern Cherokee County in northeastern Texas.
At 10:51pm, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 0.5 to 1 inch in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
Radar indicated flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include: Nacogdoches, Center, San Augustine, Tenaha, Timpson, Garrison, Joaquin, Wells, Martinsville, Melrose, Woden, Neuville, Bland Lake, Shelbyville, Patroon, Forest, Morrill, Appleby, Chireno and Huxley.
Precautionary/Preparedness Actions: Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.
Additionally, at 10:57pm, Sunday, June 2, 2024, the Severe Thunderstorm Watch 380, previously in effect until Midnight tonight, is now in effect until 1am Monday for the following areas:
- South central Arkansas - Union County
- South central Louisiana - Caldwell, Jackson, Lincoln, Ouachita, Union, and Winn Parishes
- Northwest Louisiana - Bienville, Claiborne, De Soto, Natchitoches, Red River, and Sabine Parishes
- Northeast Texas - Angelina, Cherokee, Nacogdoches, Sabine, San Augustine, and Shelby.
This includes the cities of Arcadia, Bernice, Center, Clarks, Columbia, Coushatta, El Dorado, Farmerville, Gibsland, Grayson, Haynesville, Hemphill, Homer, Jacksonville, Jonesboro, Logansport, Lufkin, Mansfield, Many, Martin, Monroe, Nacogdoches, Natchitoches, Pineland, Pleasant Hill, Ringgold, Rusk, Ruston, San Augustine, Stonewall, Winnfield, and Zwolle.
June 1, 2024 - (Update): 10pm - DETEC reports they have received notification that AEP has received structural damage and power is likely to not be restored tonight. In the event of an emergency, call 911.
DETEC states, “DETEC is a distribution cooperative - we deliver the power to you through power lines that we maintain. AEP is a generation and transmission electric company - they own and maintain power plants and then deliver this power that we purchase through transmission lines to our system.”
The 12 substations on the DETEC system that still have power are fed by Oncor and Entergy.
SWEPCO has reported a systemwide outage that is affecting customers across Texas, Louisiana and Arkansas.
Deep East Texas Electric Cooperative (DETEC) advises that, due to their transmission provider (AEP - SWEPCO) experiencing a major outage - 22 of the 34 substations on the Deep East Texas Electric Cooperative system are without power.
This issue is beyond their control and DETEC is working with the provider to get a resolution.
June 1, 2024 - Several roadways have reported flooding as of 8pm Saturday, June 1, 2024.
Roadways currently reported include:
- (Update) As of 8:38pm Southview Circle is open again. As of Southview Circle 1/4 mile after the intersection heading south in front of High Roller and C&J AC and Electrical. Barricades are in place.
- Riggs Street just before the intersection with Greer Street in Center. Barricades are in place.
- Upper Arcadia Road (FM 2974) is underwater on the westbound side in front of St. Therese Catholic Church.
- State Highway 87 South near Borders Poultry and FM 414.
Needham Fire Rescue was traveling through Center when they assisted Center Fire Department and blocked both ends of Southview Circle until local fire personnel could arrive. Center Police Officers responded to the scene whre two pickup trucks stalled out during the heavy flooding. Both drivers escaped safely. Hughes Wrecker was on scene to pull those vehicles from the flood waters. Conroe Fire Rescue also proceeded to assist in checking local streets for flooding.
Another pickup truck on Riggs Street stalled out where there was heavy flooding and Center Police Department was on scene there as well. The driver escaped safely from his truck Hopkin's Wrecker Service pulled that vehicle from the water.
Barricades were added to both of these streets to encourage drivers not to enter the unsafe flooded roadway.
Drivers should continue to use caution and avoid driving if not absolutely necessary. "Turn Around, Don't Drown."
June 1, 2024 - The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Northwestern Sabine Parish in northwestern Louisiana, Northeastern Nacogdoches County in eastern Texas, North Central Sabine County in eastern Texas, Northern San Augustine County in eastern Texas, Shelby County in eastern Texas, Southeastern Rusk County in northeastern Texas until 9:15pm CDT.
At 6:10pm CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
Hazard: Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
Source: Radar indicated.
Impact: Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include Center, Tenaha, Timpson, Garrison, Neuville, Shelbyville, Bland Lake, Patroon, Appleby, Huxley, Jericho, Arcadia, James, Calgary, Paxton, Stockman, Hurstown, Jordans Store, Sexton and Lawsonville.
Precautionary/Preparedness Actions: Turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.
To report an outage, click here.
May 31, 2024 - Deep East Texas Electric Cooperative (DETEC) reports Thursday, May 30 evening storms caused much damage and outages across the system. At this time, outage restoration is anticipated to take several days. If you or someone in your home is dependent upon electronic medical equipment, seek a location with power. In the event of an emergency, call 911.
Assume all downed lines are live and dangerous, and stay far away. Use caution when operating a generator and follow manufacturer instructions, including not operating a generator indoors.
As of 2 PM, approximately 13,000 outages remain across the system. Following the storm on Thursday evening, almost 30,000 outages occurred.
To view DETEC's outage viewer, click here.
May 30, 2024 - The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Southwestern Caddo Parish in northwestern Louisiana, Western De Soto Parish in northwestern Louisiana, Northern Shelby County in eastern Texas, Panola County in northeastern Texas until 11:30pm CDT.
At 8:31pm CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
Hazard: Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
Source: Radar indicated.
Impact: Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include Shreveport, Carthage, Center, Mansfield, Stonewall, Logansport, Tenaha, Timpson, Joaquin, Deberry, South Mansfield, Gary City, Keachi, Grand Cane, Longstreet, Stanley, Deadwood, Front, Midyett and Paxton.
Precautionary/Preparedness Actions: 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.
Flash Flood: Radar Indicated
May 30, 2024 - Reports have been coming in to Shelby County Today of flooded roadways and trees down as a result of the storm which is currently over the area on May 30, 2024, at 8:07pm. Travelers are encouraged to use extreme caution when traveling, and stay off the roads if it isn't absolutely necessary.
"Turn Around, don't drown."
- Tree and power lines down across SH 87 South
- A tree has been reported across FM 414 near Sardis Church.
- Trees are reported to be down on FM 417 near FM 2140.
- A call indicating a tree is down in the Lakewood Community.
May 30, 2024 - (Update - 9:32pm): Severe thunderstorm watch 355 remains valid until 12-midnight CDT tonight for the following areas in Louisiana this watch includes 17 parishes in north central Louisiana: Caldwell, Grant, Jackson, La Salle, Lincoln, Ouachita, Union, Winn
In northwest Louisiana
Bienville, Bossier, Caddo, Claiborne, De Soto, Natchitoches, Red River, Sabine, and Webster.
In Texas this watch includes 5 counties in northeast Texas: Harrison, Panola, Sabine, San Augustine and Shelby.
This includes the cities of Arcadia, Bernice, Bossier City, Carthage, Center, Clarks, Colfax, Columbia, Coushatta, Dry Prong, Farmerville, Gibsland, Grayson, Haynesville, Hemphill, Homer, Jena, Jonesboro, Logansport, Mansfield, Many, Marshall, Martin, Midway, Minden, Monroe, Montgomery, Natchitoches, Olla, Pineland, Pleasant Hill, Ringgold, Ruston, San Augustine, Shreveport, Springhill, Stonewall, Winnfield, and Zwolle.
(Update - 7:53pm): Severe Thunderstorm watch 355 remains valid until 10pm CDT this evening for the following areas in Louisiana this watch includes 8 parishes in northwest Louisiana: Bienville, Bossier, Caddo, De Soto, Natchitoches, Red River, Sabine, and Webster.
In Texas this watch includes 5 counties, in northeast Texas: Harrison, Panola, Sabine, San Augustine, and Shelby.
This includes the cities of Arcadia, Bossier City, Carthage, Center, Coushatta, Gibsland, Hemphill, Logansport, Mansfield, Many, Marshall, Martin, Minden, Natchitoches, Pineland, Pleasant Hill, Ringgold, San Augustine, Shreveport, Springhill, Stonewall, and Zwolle.
The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Sabine Parish in northwestern Louisiana, Southeastern Shelby County in eastern Texas, Southeastern San Augustine County in eastern Texas, Sabine County in eastern Texas until 8:30pm CDT.
At 7:39pm CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 8 miles southwest of Converse to Hemphill to near Browndell, moving east at 30 mph.
Hazard: 60 mph wind gusts.
Source: Radar indicated.
Impact: Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include Milam, Many, Zwolle, Hemphill, Pineland, Browndell, Rosevine, Pleasant Hill, Florien, Noble, Fisher, Sexton, Fairmount, Belmont, Bronson, McElroy, Negreet, Yellowpine, Toledo Bend Reservoir North, and Columbus.
Precautionary/Preparedness Actions: For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
Hail Threat: Radar Indicated
Max Hail Size: <.75 In
Wind Threat: Radar Indicated
Max Wind Gust: 60 MPH
(Update - 7:11pm): A severe thunderstorm warning remains in effect until 7:30pm CDT for western De Soto and southwestern Caddo Parishes, southeastern
Harrison, Panola, southeastern Rusk, northeastern Nacogdoches and Shelby counties.
At 7:03pm CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Waskom to 11 miles north of Joaquin to near Center, moving east at 45 mph.
Hazard: 70 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.
Source: Radar indicated.
Impact: Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
Locations impacted include Shreveport, Marshall, Carthage, Center, Greenwood, Waskom, Logansport, Tenaha, Timpson, Garrison, Beckville, Joaquin, Deberry, Elysian Fields, Shelbyville, Scottsville, Gary City, Keachi, Longstreet, and Stanley.
Precautionary/Preparedness Actions: Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Western De Soto Parish in northwestern Louisiana, Southwestern Caddo Parish in northwestern Louisiana, Southeastern Harrison County in northeastern Texas, Panola County in northeastern Texas, Southeastern Rusk County in northeastern Texas, Northeastern Nacogdoches County in eastern Texas Shelby County in eastern Texas until 730 PM CDT.
At 6:37 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Marshall to near Carthage to near Garrison, moving east at 45 mph.
Hazard: 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.
Source: Radar indicated.
Impact: Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include: Shreveport, Marshall, Carthage, Center, Greenwood, Waskom, Logansport, Tenaha, Timpson, Garrison, Beckville, Joaquin, Deberry, Elysian Fields, Shelbyville, Scottsville, Gary City, Keachi, Longstreet, and Stanley.
Precautionary/Preparedness Actions: Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
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