Weather Causes Problems
Posted/updated on: January 26, 2012 at 3:09 pm
EAST TEXAS — Rain is expected to continue through today, but it won’t be as heavy as yesterday. Wednesday’s storms caused plenty of problems in East Texas. Emergency agencies reported high water and storm damage around the area. The Tyler Police Department has reported high water at times at several intersections. Authorities urge you to use extra caution and avoid driving through deep waters. In their words, “Turn around…don’t drown.”
In Anderson County, a possible tornado touched down Wednesday near the Bethel area, according to the sheriff. A house was destroyed in the 500 block of Farm Road 2706 (see picture at left). The house was leveled, pulled off its foundation, and debris was scattered across a nearby field. Officials say nobody was home at the time of the destruction. Several other homes were damaged, one in the 600 block of Farm Road 260. Authorities tell KETK the house’s porch and siding were damaged. Earlier in Anderson County, there were reports of several trees and power lines down.
Elsewhere, the Mt. Enterprise school district dismissed classes early Wednesday due to power outages. All students were sent home around 1:00pm. Electricity has been restored, and classes resumed as planned today.
