Newton storm history

Harvey produced 20 to 40 inches of rain across a large portion of the Newton County. This resulted in near 2,000 homes being flooded. Hardest hit areas were Trout Creek, Call, and along Big Cow Creek and the Sabine River. The Sabine River reached its 3rd, 4th, and 5th highest cre…

KFDM-TV and the Jasper Newsboy newspaper reported a 99 year old woman on FM 1012 in Jamestown was killed in a house fire caused by a space heater. The home was completely destroyed.

Prolonged heavy rain on the 9th and 10th pushed Toledo Bend Reservoir to record levels while flooded creeks and streams flowed into the Sabine River. This pushed the river level at Burkeville to a record of 53.82 feet which was 5.77 feet higher than the previous record set in 199…

Multi day rainfall amounts of 5 to 20 inches fell across Newton County with the most falling late on the 9th and early on the 10th. Most roads experienced flooding with many closed in the northern sections of the county, and several roadways were washed out. Several homes were al…

Between November 3 and November 17, significant river flooding affected dozens of residences along the Sabine River in eastern Newton County. Although only a few homes were reportedly flooded, many residences were completely surrounded by flood waters and cut off from outside are…

Hurricane Ike cuased tropical storm force wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph. This resulted in widespread trees and power lines downed, some landing on homes and businesses.

Numerous trees were downed around the Devils Pocket area.

Multiple trees were blown down in Burkeville.

Multiple trees blown down around Newton.

A tree was blown down across Hickory Hill Drive.

Minor flooding occurred over portions of FM 363.

The stream gage reported Big Cow Creek exceeded bankfull.

Trees and powerlines were downed by a severe thunderstorm.

A KFDM mesonet recorded a wind gust of 51 Knots.

The KFDM mesonet station on Toledo Bend Dam recorded a wind gust to 77 mph.

A report of half dollar sized hail was received from near Deweyville.

A mesonet from KFDM at Toledo Bend Dam recorded a wind gust of 59 mph.

Numerous power outages occurred after trees and power lines were downed during a storm.

A tree was blown down near FM 363 and Lewis Chapel.

The stream gauge on Little Cypress Creek at County Road indicated the creek rose out of its banks.

Portions of County Road 3073 were closed due to high water.

Several trees were blown down with other debris blown around the 1700 block of Court Road.

Golf ball sized hail was reported from Bleakwood.

Deputy reports around Trout Creek indicated 4 to 5 inches of water over area roads.

Highways 87 and 190 and FM 1414 closed in Newton due to high water.

Multiple reports and pictures of large hail to around 4 inches in diameter was received from Newton.

Large hail broke a few vehicle windshields in the city of Newton.

Severe thunderstorm wind gusts knocked down some power lines near Bon Wier.

Numerous trees were downed and minor roof damage occurred to outbuildings.

Wind gusts downed multiple trees around the town of Burkeville.

A wind gust of 54 knots was recorded at the mesonet station KRBT2.

Roads flooded in and around Burkeville.

One inch in diameter hail reported near Burkeville.

The Newton County Sheriff's Department reported large tree limbs and power lines down with an estimated 60 MPH wind gust.

The Newton County Sheriff's office reported two sections of Highway 692 flooded with 1 to 2 feet of water flowing across the roadway.

Trees were downed by a storm. Half inch hail was also reported.

Water blocked multiple roadways near and east of Call.

Large hail was reported near Farrsville.

Trees were blown down onto Highway 190 just south of the FM-2626 intersection.

Trees were blown down across Highway 63 near Burkeville.

Imelda brought 18 to 30 inches of rain to the southern sections of Newton County. Numerous roads were closed due to flooding. Less than 25 homes were reported to have flooded.

A tree was blown down onto Highway 63 during a storm.

Media relayed a report of one inch hail. A photo was also posted on social media.