Residents who live along the Trinity River and below Lake Livingston Damn were ordered to evacuate on Monday, April 29 after heavy rain caused flooding.
Mandatory evacuations were issued for residents in the unincorporated areas of Polk County living along the Trinity River and below the Lake Livingston Dam.POLK COUNTY, Texas — A mandatory evacuation order was put in place Monday for some Polk County residents who live along the Trinity River.
This evacuation order came just hours after heavy rain caused flooding in low-lying areas and roadways throughout the county.
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