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weather NWS severe Hardin, TX; Jefferson, TX June 18, 2026 at 1:13 AM

Flood Warning

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...

Pine Island Bayou Near Sour Lake

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Pine Island Bayou near Sour Lake.

* WHEN...Until early Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 25.0 feet, Water inundates roads in lowland areas near the river. Low spots on Old Sour Lake Road are under water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 PM CDT Wednesday the

Flooding in Hardin, TX; Jefferson, TX can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.

This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.

Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.

Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.

Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.

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