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Newton, Hardin, Jasper Counties, Kirbyville declare disasters following Wednesday's storms

Multiple areas faced major flooding, power outages and property damage as a result of the storm.

BEAUMONT, Texas — Three Southeast Texas counties and a city have all issued disaster declarations in the wake of Wednesday's storms and resulting damage from flooding and wind.

Jasper, Newton, and Hardin Counties as well as the City of Kirbyville all declared disasters on Wednesday. 

Many residents in each jurisdiction were affected or displaced by flooding following thunderstorms that passed through Southeast Texas overnight Tuesday into Wednesday morning.

Thousands of residents were left without power following the storm.

Jasper County Judge Mark Allen issued a declaration of disaster for Jasper County on Wednesday at 7:56 a.m.

More | Read the Jasper County disaster declaration

Mayor Frank George issued a declaration of disaster for the City of Kirbyville on Wednesday around 1:48 p.m.

MORE| Read the City of Kirbyville disaster declaration

Judge Ronnie Cochran issued a declaration of disaster for Newton County on Wednesday at 4:22 p.m.

MORE| Read the Newton County disaster declaration

Judge Wayne McDaniel issued a declaration of disaster on Wednesday night after 9 p.m. Judge McDaniel encourages residents and businesses located in low-lying areas of the Village Creek Corridor to consider evacuating due to rising water levels along the Village Creek Basin. 

MORE| Read the Hardin County disaster declaration

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