I-10 blocked in Chambers, Jefferson counties

Thursday, September 19, 2019
WINNIE, Texas (KTRK) -- As a flash flood emergency inundates Chambers County and thunderstorms threaten across southeast Texas, part of I-10 has become impassable.

TxDOT reports that traffic is unable to access I-10 east and westbound from FM 365 in Jefferson County to SH 73 in Chambers County.
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Video shows I-10 flooded between Beaumont and Winnie


Roads are out working to assess dangerous situations, and place blockades to keep drivers out of unsafe areas.

Life-threatening flash flood emergency in Winnie


SEE MORE: List of high water locations reported around Houston area
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Chambers County Emergency Management said that water is in businesses and homes, reminding people that if they do evacuate and go to a shelter, remember to bring their pets, have them on a leash and bring food.



Those who need to can go to a flood shelter at White's Park Community Center at 225 White's Memorial Park Road.
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