What You Need to Know

July 8, 2024 - Due to multiple confirmed tornadoes across the ArkLaTex area, there have been impacts to our energy delivery system.

July 8, 2024 - After being struck by what is believed to be a tornado, all responders are being called back as of 3pm.

July 8, 2024 - Timpson Mayor Debra Smith is telling everyone as of 1:41pm July 8, 2024 to stay home at this time as tornadoes are hitting Shelby County as the result of Beryl. 

City Hall has been damaged. Quick Stop has received damage and other buildings in the city have also been received damage from the storm. 

Everyone is asked to please stay home. Stay off the roads, and stay safe. Do not come to Timpson at this time. 

Additional information will be updated when available.

July 7, 2024 - A strong thunderstorm will impact south central Panola and northwestern Shelby counties through 6pm CDT.

At 5:17pm CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles southeast of Timpson, or 8 miles west of Center, moving north at 15 mph.

Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph.

Source: Radar indicated.

Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include: Center, Tenaha, Timpson, Gary City, Dotson, Stockman, and Woods.

July 6, 2024 - The Lufkin District is preparing to open its Emergency Operations Center ahead of the impacts expected in East Texas from Hurricane Beryl.

Crews will begin working 12-hour shifts beginning Monday at 7 am in order to begin monitoring and clearing the roadways of any debris caused from the incoming storm. TxDOT also encourages the public to make a plan to stay safe and prepare for winds, possible flooding, and any damage that could occur near their homes.