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June 5, 2024 - Roscoe McSwain, Commissioner Precinct 1, announces CR 1289 is closed due to a washout on Wednesday, June 5, 2024.
For everyone’s safety, drivers are encouraged to choose an alternate route as this one is unavailable and is not safe.
June 4, 2024 - Roscoe McSwain, Commissioner Precinct 1, state the bridge on CR 1440 off FM 138 is closed to through traffic due to a washout on Tuesday, June 4, 2024.
For everyone’s safety, drivers are encouraged to choose an alternate route as this one is unavailable.
June 4, 2024 - While heavy rain conditions were impacting Shelby County, Tuesday, June 4, 2024, emergency responders had to rush to roadway incidents.
State Highway 7 West approximately one mile from FM 711 was the scene of a single-vehicle crash incident around 1:15pm involving a maroon Dodge pickup truck.
The vehicle appeared to have left the roadway to the right before traveling through a fence and coming to rest against another fence.
Texas Department of Public Safety State Troopers, Shelby County Sheriff’s Department and emergency medical services personnel responded to the location.
Both the driver and passenger involved were out of the vehicle and walked away from the crash.
At around 1:40pm, a single-vehicle incident occurred on U.S. Highway 59 near CR 4624. A grey Nissan Altima was northbound when it crossed the southbound traffic lanes and traveled into a tree line, where it came to rest.
Both the driver and passenger appeared uninjured. Once the Nissan was pulled by wrecker out of the tree line, it was determined to have only received minor damage and the driver was able to drive it from the scene.
Officers driving Derrek Hughes, 33 of Joaquin, into the Sallyport at the Shelby County Jail.
June 4, 2024 - The manhunt for a Joaquin man ended Tuesday, June 4 without incident. Law enforcement located Derrek Hughes, 33, at a motel in Center. The Center Police Department, Constable Pct. 3 Roy Cheatwood, Constable Pct. 4 Taylor Fanguy, and Deputy Constable Pct. 5 John Pope worked together to bring Hughes into custody and end the twenty-four hour manhunt. Center PD officers transported Hughes to the Shelby County Jail for booking.
The hunt began when Constable Cheatwood attempted to make a traffic stop on Hughes earlier in the day on Monday. Hughes is wanted in connection to a shooting in Livingston which occurred in January.
Texas Department of Public Safety State Troopers, Texas Game Wardens, Shelby County Sheriff's Department, De Soto Parish, Center Police Department, and Constables from Pct. 3, 4, and 5 all assisted in the search.
More arrests are expected.
June 4, 2024 - At 9:30am on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 the National Weather Service, Shreveport, LA stated the forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the Sabine River at Logansport affecting Panola and Shelby counties, and De Soto parish.
For the Sabine River including Mineola, Hawkins, Gladewater, Longview, Beckville, Logansport... moderate flooding is forecast.
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.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas.
For more hydrologic information, visit online https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/SHV
At 9:30am the National Weather Service stated the Flood Warning remains in effect until further notice as minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast for the Sabine River at Logansport.
At 32.0 feet, Severe flooding problems from Joaquin, Texas to Logansport, Louisiana with numerous access roads and secondary roadways flooded. The city of Logansport must take precautions to ensure the safety of its water plant at this stage.
Additional Details:
- At 8:45 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 28.8 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 27.0 feet.
- Recent Activity... The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 AM CDT Tuesday was 28.8 feet.
- Forecast... The river is expected to rise to 32.0 feet Sunday morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter.
- Flood stage is 28.0 feet.
- Flood History... This crest compares to a previous crest of 32.0 feet on 04/24/1942.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
June 3, 2024 - Shelby County is receiving another round of stormy weather, and heavy wind is as of 10:38 pm Monday, June 3, 2024 possibly the cause of a tree that is reported to be across part of U.S. Highway 59 North outside of Tenaha, where a truck has also struck the tree. Emergency personnel is on scene there. (Update: by 1:43am the tree on U.S. 59 was clear).
State Highway 7 West just west of SL 500 has a tree across two lanes of traffic, and the Center Fire Department is reported to be working to clear that debris.
We have received report, as of 11:13pm, of a tree across FM 2694 at Welcome Hall, and a tree on power line off FM 417 at the intersection of FM 2975.;
It has been reported to Shelby County Today, the tree by Welcome Hall has been cleared and the one off FM 2975 is just awaiting CO-OP.
Travelers should continue to use caution in relation to these incidents, as well as other potential weather related circumstances to which emergency crews will be responding.
If you are aware of any other incidents which are a result of the current weather conditions that may be of public interest, please share.
June 3, 2024 (9:39pm) - At 9:39pm, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Waskom to near Deberry to 6 miles north of Joaquin to near Timpson, moving east at 50 mph.
June 3, 2024 (9:35pm) - Severe Thunderstorm Watch 385, previously in effect until 10pm this evening, is now in effect until Midnight tonight for the following areas.
- North Central Louisiana - Caldwell, Grant, Jackson, La Salle, Winn
- Northwest Louisiana - Bienville, Bossier, Caddo, De Soto, Natchitoches, Red River, Sabine and Webster
- Northeast Texas - Angelina, Cherokee, Harrison, Marion, Nacogdoches, Panola, Rusk, Sabine, San Augustine, and Shelby
June 3, 2024 (6:50pm) - At 6:50pm Monday, June 3, 2024, the National Weather Service Shreveport, LA advises Severe Thunderstorm watch 385 to include the following areas until 9pm this evening.
- North Central Louisiana - Caldwell, Grant, Jackson, La Salle, Ouachita, Winn
- Northwest Louisiana - Natchitoches and Sabine
- Northeast Texas - Angelina, Cherokee, Nacogdoches, Sabine, San Augustine, and Shelby
This includes the cities of Center, Clarks, Colfax, Columbia, Dry Prong, Grayson, Hemphill, Jacksonville, Jena, Jonesboro, Lufkin, Many, Midway, Monroe, Montgomery, Nacogdoches, Natchitoches, Olla, Pineland, Pleasant Hill, Rusk, San Augustine, Winfield, and Zwolle.
June 3, 2024 - The National Weather Service, Shreveport, LA issued at 2:57pm on Monday, June 3, 2024 a Hazardous Weather Outlook for north central Louisiana, northwest Louisiana, east Texas and northeast Texas.
Monday afternoon and tonight - A complex of thunderstorms is developing across Oklahoma and has approached the Four State area this afternoon and evening, some may be severe with damaging winds primarily. Overnight, we may see a second complex of thunderstorms arriving in southeast Oklahoma and southern Arkansas by daybreak. These thunderstorms have been progressive, but due to the widespread rains lately, flash flooding may accompany the lightning and gusty winds with some heavy downpours on our wet soils.
Tuesday through Sunday - Isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms will persist to some extent during midweek. However, the coverage and intensity of thunderstorms should see a decrease each day through Thursday. Then, we can expect another weak cold front to arrive on Friday with more widespread thunderstorms affecting our area in this same night and or day pattern. The weekend now looks to see the front become stationary west of I-49, acting to focus areas of rainfall. Additional rivers and bayous will see rises and minor flooding continue into next week.
Spotter activation may be needed.
June 3, 2024 - At 9:02pm, Monday, June 3, 2024, the National Weather Service Shreveport, LA issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning to last until 10:00pm.
The Severe Thunderstorm Warning is for West central Caddo Parish in northwestern Louisiana; Harrison County in northeastern Texas; Panola County in northeastern Texas; Rusk County in northeastern Texas; Northern Nacogdoches County in eastern Texas; Northwestern Shelby County in eastern Texas; Southeastern Gregg County in northeastern Texas; and Northeastern Cherokee County in northeastern Texas.
At 9:02pm, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 6 miles southeast of Harleton to near Pinehill to near New Salem, moving east at 35 mph.
Radar indicated. Winds speeds in excess of 70 mph have downed numerous trees across Henderson in Rusk County.
Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
Locations impacted include: Shreveport, Nacogdoches, Marshall, Carthage, Hallsville, Greenwood, Waskom, Tatum, Tenaha, Timpson, Garrison, Beckville, Joaquin, Deberry, Elysian Fields, Pinehill, Trawick, Sacul, Ponta, and New Salem.
This is a DANGEROUS SITUATION. These storms are producing widespread wind damage across Rusk County. SEEK SHELTER NOW inside a sturdy structure and stay away from windows! Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
June 3, 2024 (5pm Update) - According to DETEC, approximately 1,500 outages are remaining to be restored. Given that we do not suffer any further weather related damage, all outages are anticipated to be restored Tuesday evening. If you have not reported your outage, please do.
Outages may be reported through our mobile app, online portal or by calling 1-800-392-5986. For prompt service, please know the telephone number associated with your account and the meter number at the location. The meter number is the 6 digit number following DETEC on your meter or it can be located on your utility bill. Please do not rely on a Facebook comment as your outage report, please call in or use the Mobile or Web reporting option.
June 3, 2024 - Shelby County saw another storm enter the county June 2, 2024, and continued overnight bringing with it more thunderstorms and rain which caused flooding in some areas.
Deep East Texas Electric Cooperative (DETEC) has reported an increase in outage numbers.
According to DETEC, as of 9am June 3, overnight/early morning storms caused outage numbers to grow. Crews continue to work on storm damage from Thursday and new reports. If you are without power, please report your outage. Unfortunately the unexpected mass transmission line outage Saturday evening that caused us to lose the majority of our substation service, also caused the online outage map to become skewed. If you have reported your outage, we have your outage documented, but it could possibly not show on the map. Please be patient with us as we resolve the accuracy of the outage map. When this issue is corrected, we will update as to where and how many outages we have remaining.
To report your outage to DETEC call 1-800-392-5986.
June 3, 2024 - Roy Cheatwood, Constable Precinct 3, reports that law enforcement officers are searching for Derrek Hughes, 33, of Joaquin.
Constable Cheatwood attempted to make a traffic stop on Hughes earlier in the day in Joaquin, and he evaded.
Afterwards Hughes was seen on FM 139 before entering a wooded area near CR 3193. Law enforcement officers are actively searching the area for Hughes.
He is wanted on felony warrants out of Livingston involving a shooting incident.
Hughes was last seen wearing a white t-shirt with the American flag on it, blue shorts, and socks.
Throughout the day multiple agencies assisted in the search. De Soto Parish provided air support by way of a helicopter to observe from above. Center Police Department also brought their K9 to the location to search the woods for the suspect.
Meanwhile, Texas Department of Public Safety State Troopers gave support, while Texas Game Wardens also participated in the ground search. Constables from Precinct 4 and Precinct 5 were each available to give backup in trying to locate Hughes, as well as the Shelby County Sheriff's Department and citizens.
Constable Cheatwood encourages residents to ensure their vehicles are locked and keys are not in the vehicle.
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