Orange County, Texas, Saturday, October 10, 2026

“Flood Warning issued October 10 at 9:07AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA”

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Texas... Neches River at Neches River Saltwater Barrier affecting Orange, Jasper, Hardin and Jefferson Counties. For the Neches River...including Town Bluff, Evadale, Neches River Saltwater Barrier...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Neches River at Neches River Saltwater Barrier. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 5.0 feet, Water is about two feet over portions of Four Oaks Ranch Road. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:15 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 4.1 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:15 AM CDT Saturday was 4.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 4.1 feet this afternoon. - Flood stage is 4.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

“Flood Warning issued October 9 at 10:02PM CDT until October 12 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA”

...The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Texas... Neches River at Neches River Saltwater Barrier affecting Hardin, Jefferson, Orange and Jasper Counties. For the Neches River...including Town Bluff, Evadale, Neches River Saltwater Barrier...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Neches River at Neches River Saltwater Barrier. * WHEN...From this evening to Monday morning. * IMPACTS...At 5.0 feet, Water is about two feet over portions of Four Oaks Ranch Road. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:15 PM CDT Friday the stage was 4.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:15 PM CDT Friday was 4.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Sunday morning and continue falling to 3.9 feet Wednesday evening. - Flood stage is 4.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

“Red Flag Warning issued October 9 at 8:59AM CDT until October 9 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA”

...RED FLAG WARNING FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHEAST TEXAS AND CENTRAL AND SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA TODAY... .Breezy and dry conditions on the outer periphery of Hurricane Isaias combined with very dry fuels will produce red flag conditions across portions of central and southwest Louisiana and southeast Texas through this afternoon. The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a Red Flag Warning for for low relative humidity and dry fuels for portions of southeast Texas and southwest Louisiana, which is in effect until 7 PM CDT this evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 141 Northern Calcasieu, Fire Weather Zone 241 Southern Calcasieu, Fire Weather Zone 516 Northern Orange and Fire Weather Zone 616 Southern Orange. * TIMING...Until 7 PM CDT this evening. * WINDS...Northeast 5 to 15 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 29 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 92. * LIGHTNING... * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.