Heavy rains came through Orange County Thursday morning dump inches of rain throughout the county. Rain gauge reports of 3-4″ in Orange, Little Cypress and Bridge City. And reports of 4-6″ in Vidor, Orangefield and Pinehurst.
At one time as many as 4600 Entergy customers were without power. Some of that was caused by ground soaked fallen trees as well as rain soaked fallen trees that died from last years summer drought. Most had power back by the afternoon.
Unfortunately rain is back in the forecast for Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The Sabine River Authority also announced the opening of all 11 gates at the Toledo Bend Dam to one foot.
If needed sand and bags are currently available at:
Precinct 1 County Road & Bridge Maintenance Barn located on North Hwy 87 at North Teal
Precinct 2 11897 State Hwy 62 in Mauriceville directly across from Market Basket on Hwy 62
Precinct 3 County Road & Bridge Maintenance Barn located on 2502 West Round Bunch Road
Precinct 4 County Road & Bridge Maintenance Barn located on 375 Claiborne Street
Residents are welcome to bag the sand to use to protect their home from rising water. Bring your own shovel.
Also floodwater got into the the Orange County Transportation building and they will be closed Friday, May 3. Buses are anticipated to return to normal schedules Monday May 6, 2024.
LCM, LSCO and WOS have cancelled school for Friday. Orangefield, Bridge City, Vidor, and St. Mary will have start times delayed by two hours.
Above: Coopers Gully near the Orange Boat Ramp during the heavy rains.
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