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January 3, 2023 - Joaquin was the scene of an incident involving a passenger car and a freight train Wednesday, December 28, 2022.
According to Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) State Trooper Keith Jones, at 11:20am a white 2018 Ford Explorer driven by Jimmy Glenn Coulter, 86, of Joaquin was traveling from East Saddle Street toward Southern Avenue when he crossed the railroad tracks. As he crossed the tracks, the arms from the railroad track crossing gates came down, which forced Coulter to bring the vehicle to a stop.
Being unable to clear the tracks, the Explorer was struck by a Kansas City Southern Mexico train. The train was eventually able to come to a stop and the Explorer was pushed just off the train tracks.
No injuries were reported as a result of the crash and the vehicle was towed from the scene. No citations were issued due to no offense having taken place.
Assisting at the scene were additional units with DPS, Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department and Roy Cheatwood, Constable Precinct 3.
January 3, 2023 - On December 26, 2022, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality required the City of Joaquin public water system, 2100010, to issue a Boil Water Notice to inform customers, individuals, or employees that due to conditions which occurred recently in the public water system, the water from this public water system was required to be boiled prior to use for drinking water or human consumption purposes.
The public water system has taken the necessary corrective actions to restore the quality of the water distributed by this public water system used for drinking water or human consumption purposes and has provided TCEQ with laboratory test results that indicate that the water no longer requires boiling prior to use as of December 30, 2022.
If you have questions concerning this matter, you may contact Stacy Canford at Joaquin City Hall located at 124 N. Preston Street. Joaquin, Texas 75954 at (936)269- 3021.
December 26, 2022 - Due to loss of system pressure (all areas) the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has required the City of Joaquin/2100010 public water system to notify all customers to boil their water prior to consumption (e.g., washing hands/face, brushing teeth, drinking, etc.). Children, seniors, and persons with weakened immune systems are particularly vulnerable to harmful bacteria, and all customers should follow these directions).
To ensure destruction of all harmful bacteria and other microbes, water for drinking, cooking, and ice making should be boiled and cooled prior to use for drinking water or human consumption purposes. The water should be brought to a vigorous rolling boil and then boiled for two minutes.
In lieu of boiling, individuals may purchase bottled water or obtain water from some other suitable source for drinking water or human consumption purposes.
When it is no longer necessary to boil the water, the public water system officials will notify customers that the water is safe for drinking water or human consumption purposes.
Once the boil water notice is no longer in effect, the public water system will issue a notice to customers that rescinds the boil water notice in a manner similar to this notice.
Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses).
You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail.
If you have questions concerning this matter, you may contact Stacy Cranford at Joaquin City Hall located at 124 N. Preston Street Joaquin, Texas 75954 at (936)269-3021.
January 3, 2023 - A public official swearing-in ceremony was held at the Shelby County Courthouse January 3, 2023. Administering the oath of office to the officials was Allison Harbison, Shelby County Judge.
Those taking the oath of office included Marla Denby, Justice of the Peace Precinct 2; Donna Hughes, Justice of the Peace Precinct 1; Tracy Broadway, Justice of the Peace Precinct 5; Lori Oliver, Shelby County District Clerk; Jennifer Fountain, Shelby County Clerk; Ann Blackwell, Shelby County Treasurer; Melba Rodgers, Justice of the Peace Precinct 3; and John Price, Shelby County Attorney.
January 2, 2023 - At 7:50pm on Monday, January 2, 2023, the National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a Flash Flood Warning for... Central Bossier Parish in northwestern Louisiana... South Central Caddo Parish in northwestern Louisiana... Western De Soto Parish in northwestern Louisiana... Northwestern Webster Parish in northwestern Louisiana... Central Shelby County in eastern Texas... and Northeastern Panola County in northeastern Texas until 11:00 PM CST.
At 7:50 PM CST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
Radar indicated hazard conditions for Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Shreveport, Bossier City, Center, Haughton, Stonewall, Logansport, Cullen, Cotton Valley, Sarepta, Joaquin, Shongaloo, Fosters, Eastwood, Shelbyville, Neuville, Keachi, Grand Cane, Longstreet, Stanley and Frierson.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
January 2, 2023 - West Shelby County Volunteer Fire Department (WSCVFD) had a single vehicle crash on State Highway 7 West on the night of Friday December 30, 2022.
The driver was westbound towards Nacogdoches when he left the roadway and struck a tree. Responders set up traffic control and assisted with getting the vehicle out of the trees and were present until the scene was clear.
In the early morning hours of January 2, 2023, WSCVFD responded to a house fire off of FM 138. The structure was fully engulfed when the firefighters arrived on scene and with the assistance of the Timpson and Garrison VFDs were able to contain and extinguish the fire.
January 2, 2023 - The National Weather Service, Shreveport LA, issued a Tornado Warning at 3:12pm, Monday, January 2, 2023.
The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a Tornado Warning for Southeastern De Soto Parish in northwestern Louisiana... Northwestern Sabine Parish in northwestern Louisiana… Southeastern Shelby County in eastern Texas... and Northwestern Sabine County in eastern Texas until 4:00 PM CST.
At 3:11 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 8 miles northwest of Milam, or 23 miles southeast of Center, moving northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely.
This dangerous storm will be near Converse around 3:40 PM CST.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Huxley, Pelican, Sexton, Toledo Bend Reservoir North, Oak Grove, South Mansfield and Noble.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.
Update 3:05pm: The Tornado Warning for West Central Sabine Parish… Southeastern Shelby… Northeastern San Augustine… and Northwestern Sabine Counties is cancelled.
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has weakened. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CST for northwestern Louisiana... and eastern Texas.
January 2, 2023 - The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a Tornado Warning for West central Sabine Parish in northwestern Louisiana… Southeastern Shelby County in eastern Texas... Northeastern San Augustine County in eastern Texas... and Northwestern Sabine County in eastern Texas until 3:30 PM CST.
At 2:35 PM CST, Monday, January 2, 2023 a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 7 miles southwest of Rosevine, or 20 miles north of Ebenezer, moving north at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely.
* This dangerous storm will be near...
- Rosevine around 2:45 PM CST.
- Patroon around 3:15 PM CST.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Bronson, Hurstown, Sexton, Jordans Store and Toledo Bend Reservoir North.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.
January 2, 2023 - The National Weather Service issued a tornado watch outline update for WT 1 from the NWS Storm Prediction Center, Norman, OK at 1:20 PM CST, Monday, January 2, 2023.
Tornado Watch 1 is in effect until 9:00pm CST for the following locations in Texas: Angelina, Bowie, Camp, Cass, Cherokee, Franklin, Gregg, Harrison, Marion, Morris, Nacogdoches, Panola, Red River, Rusk, San Augustine, Shelby, Smith, Titus, Upshur, and Wood.
January 2, 2023 - The National Weather Service issued a flood warning at 10:33pm, Sunday, January 1, 2023.
Flood Statement
The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas... Attoyac Bayou Near Chireno affecting Nacogdoches, San Augustine, Rusk and Shelby Counties.
For the Attoyac Bayou... including Chireno... Minor flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
- Do not drive cars through flooded areas.
- Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
- Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
For more hydrologic information, copy and paste the following website address into your favorite web browser URL bar: water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=shv
The next statement will be issued Monday evening at 10:45 PM CST.
Flood statement
The flood warning remains in effect until Tuesday afternoon.
* WHAT... Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE... Attoyac Bayou Near Chireno.
* WHEN... Until Tuesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS... At 14.0 feet, Expect lowland flooding for the next several days of the heavily wooded floodplain. Ranchers that have cattle and equipment near the river should move them to higher ground.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:30 AM CST Sunday the stage was 14.6 feet.
- Recent Activity... The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:30 AM CST Sunday was 14.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late tomorrow evening and continue falling to 6.6 feet Friday morning.
- Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
- Flood History... This crest compares to a previous crest of 14.7 feet on 02/23/2012.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
January 2, 2023 - The National Weather Service, Shreveport, LA issued a Flood Watch at 11:06pm, Sunday, January 1, 2023. The Flood Watch remains in effect from Monday afternoon through late Monday night.
* WHAT... Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
* WHERE... Portions of Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas, including the following counties and parishes, in Arkansas, Columbia, Hempstead, Howard, Lafayette, Little River, Miller, Nevada, Sevier and Union. In Louisiana, Bienville, Bossier, Caddo, Caldwell, Claiborne, De Soto, Grant, Jackson, La Salle, Lincoln, Natchitoches, Ouachita, Red River, Sabine, Union, Webster and Winn. In Texas, Angelina, Bowie, Cass, Cherokee, Gregg, Harrison, Marion, Morris, Nacogdoches, Panola, Rusk, Sabine, San Augustine, Shelby, Smith and Upshur.
* WHEN... From Monday afternoon through late Monday night.
* IMPACTS... Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Heavy rainfall late last week across these areas has left the ground nearly saturated in spots and additional heavy rainfall could result in flooding issues. A widespread 1 to 2 inches of rain is anticipated with this event and isolated pockets of 3 inches or more are possible.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
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