A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for Cherokee, Nacogdoches and Angelina Counties until 7:15 p.m.
A Tornado Warning is in effect for Houston County until 7 p.m.
A Tornado Watch was issued for Henderson, Anderson, Houston, Trinity, Smith, Cherokee, Angelina, Gregg, Rusk, Nacogdoches, San Augustine, Harrison, Panola, Shelby and Sabine counties on Saturday.
On Friday, the Grand Saline Fire Marshal’s Office said that parts of Bradburn Street, High Street, Elm Street, Washington Street and Patterson Street are flooded along with the 800 block of Highway 110.
The Gladewater Police Department said that a tree reported in the road in the 800 block of East Lake Drive was cleared from the road on Saturday.
Photo of fallen trees near Anderson County Road 281. Photo courtesy of Kelly Shubert.
Courtesy of Shandi Cameron
Courtesy of Shandi Cameron
Courtesy of Shandi Cameron
Courtesy of Tanya Silva
BROWNSBORO
A fallen tree on CR 3513. Photo courtesy of Brownsboro Fire Rescue.
A fallen tree on CR 3513. Photo courtesy of Brownsboro Fire Rescue.
A fallen tree on CR 3513. Photo courtesy of Brownsboro Fire Rescue.
Fallen branches on CR 3513. Photo courtesy of Brownsboro Fire Rescue.
CAMP COUNTY
The Camp County Sheriff’s Office said before midnight on Friday, they received reports of 54 trees down, 17 downed power lines, six flooded roadways, three stranded people and a vehicle that ran into a tree that was in the road.
Courtesy of the Camp County Sheriff’s Office.
“That might not seem like a lot of calls, but several of those trees and power lines were called in up to five or 10 times each; our dispatchers were on the phone and radio constantly,” Camp County Sheriff John Cortelyou said.
The sheriff’s office said first responders worked together to serve the public and spent hours cleaning up as efforts continue with reports still coming in.
CANTON
A Canton RV park off 800 flea market saw several inches of water and was flooded on Friday.
POINT
The Point Fire Department shared the following photos of flooding and a fallen tree being cleared on County Road 4480 on Sunday:
Point Fire Department clearing a fallen tree on CR 4480. Photo courtesy of Point Fire Department.
Point Fire Department clearing a fallen tree on CR 4480. Photo courtesy of Point Fire Department.
Point Fire Department clearing a fallen tree on CR 4480. Photo courtesy of Point Fire Department.
Point Fire Department clearing a fallen tree on CR 4480. Photo courtesy of Point Fire Department.
Flooding on CR 4480. Photo courtesy of Point Fire Department.
Flooding on CR 4480. Photo courtesy of Point Fire Department.
POLK COUNTY
On Monday, the Polk County issued a voluntary evacuation order for areas along the Trinity River.
According to the order, the county is facing “significant threats to life and property” due to heavy overnight rainfall that caused flooding in low-lying areas.
People can visit KETK for more information on the order and shelter location here .
SWEPCO
SWEPCO shared the following photos of downed power lines from areas across East Texas like Mt. Pleasant, Gilmer and Naples on Saturday:
Downed power line photo courtesy of SWEPCO.
Downed power line photo courtesy of SWEPCO.
Downed power line photo courtesy of SWEPCO.
Downed power line photo courtesy of SWEPCO.
Downed power line photo courtesy of SWEPCO.
If you’d like to submit your photos of storm damage and severe weather, you can email tips@ketk.com
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