MARION COUNTY, Texas (KTAL/KSHV) – Thunderstorms rolling through the ArkLaTex late Wednesday have caused road closures from fallen trees and knocked out phone lines in some places.
The Marion County Sheriff’s Department made a statement on Facebook a little before 10:00 p.m. to let the public know the phone lines were knocked out during the storm. Anyone needing to reach the MCSO must contact them through 911 until service is repaired.
Road hazards from fallen trees across Caddo Parish are pending cleanup. The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office says to be cautious driving near the areas of:
Ellerbe Road at Overton Brooks RoadHwy. 169 at Shirley Francis RoadBuncombe Road at Kimberly Road
Greenwood, La. police are asking the public to avoid part of Greenwood-Springhill Rd. after downed power lines and a tree blocked the road around 9:45 p.m. The section o road between Summerwood and Cherry Hill subdivision will be closed until further notice. SWEPCO crews have been called to the area.
In Natchitoches a tree fell, blocking Buck’s Grocery Rd. NPSO says
This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
