Flood Resources

Evacuations

Orange County

Mandatory evacuation is in place for residents who live north of Interstate 10 and east of Highway 87. Residents are urged to safely leave their homes with the potential to be displaced for several days.

Voluntary evacuation is still in effect for areas south of Interstate 10, east of Bob Hall Road, east of 10th Street and the entire Cove. The City of West Orange has issued a voluntary evacuation notice for residents living south of Western Street and east of Dayton Street. Residents are advised to stay tuned to local media stations and the Orange County Office of Emergency Management websites for updated information.

Newton County

Mandatory evacuation for multiple parts of Newton County near the Sabine River. From the intersection of State Highway 190 in Bon Wier and FM 1416 south down FM 1416 to the intersection of State Highway 87. South down State Highway 87 to the Orange County line. A curfew will be in effect from midnight on Friday, to 7 a.m. that will last until March 19.

Road Closures

I-10 closed in both directions at Texas-Louisiana state line.

Orange County (March 16, 2016) – This update is for state roads only

IH 10 Eastbound from SH 62 to the state line is closed

FM 3247 from SH 87 East to W Bluff Rd is closed

FM 736 is closed

BU 90 Simmons Drive from 14^th St to IH 10 is closed

IH 10 frontage road/turnaround at Baird’s Bayou is closed

SH 87 at Church St has water over road

FM 1130 at Cherokee Trails is closed

SH 87 underpass and turnarounds at IH 10 is closed

SH 87 at Barkins has water over the road

The Travel Information Center at IH 10 westbound is closed 

Newton Country (March 16, 2016) – Drivers can NOT access Louisiana by SH 63 or SH 12.

FM2829 closed

Spur 272 closed

SH 12 from SH 87 to the state line is closed

FM 2460 closed due to high water and damage

FM 253 from 87 to CR 4117 is closed due to damage and debris

FM 1416 closed

FM 2626 from US 190 to SH87 is closed due to damage from flooding

FM 1414 closed  due to damage

To find out about current road conditions and closures, visit drivetexas.org or call 1-800-452-9292.

Safety Tips

Remember that dangerous waters can seem deceptively calm, and if you encounter flooding, move to higher ground – turn around, don’t drown.

Avoid areas already flooded and avoid any fast-flowing water.

Be extremely cautious of any water on roads or in creeks, streams, storm drains or other areas – never attempt to cross flowing streams or drive across flooded roadways and always observe road barricades placed for your protection.

Monitor weather radios and news broadcasts for updated information on current and anticipated severe weather, and heed warnings by local officials - when in doubt, get out!

Keep in mind that flood dangers are even harder to recognize at night.

For more safety tips related to severe weather, click here. For up to date information on road conditions/closures, click here.