Power Outage in Orange, TX

A tin roof was blown off a hair salon. Numerous power outages were also reported.

There was a mandatory evacuation for Orange County, Texas. Storm surge backed up the Sabine and Neches waterways, as well as Adams and Cow Bayous. Numerous trees, power lines, and poles were blown down across the entire county. Homes and businesses were damaged from trees falling on them or directly from the winds. Over 90 percent of the county was without power immediately after the storm. One person died from carbon monoxide poisoning (indirect death). Wind gusts across the county ranged from 60 to 110 mph. Storm surge reached 2.08 feet MHHW at the Rainbow Bridge in Bridge City.

A spotter reported trees and power lines down onto Concord Street Vidor.

Entergy reported around 150 customers were without power in Orange due to a lightning strike.

Trees and power lines were blown down along FM 1131.

Power lines were blown down in Rose City.

Entergy reported widespread power outages throughout the county.

Beaumont Enterprise reported 1,800 customers in Vidor lost power during the morning hours on Friday January 8th due to the cold temperatures.

Hurricane Ike caused category 1 wind damage across Orange County. Many trees and power lines were downed, some landing on homes and businesses.

Hurricane Humberto moved into Orange County around 3:15 am between Vidor and Bridge City. Hurricane force winds were confined to a 15 mile wide area. Cities that saw the highest winds of 50 to 70 mph include Vidor, Bridge City, and Mauriceville. Damage was primarily trees blown down, roof damage, and power lines downed. One fatality occurred in Bridge City where an 80 year old man went outside to check on his property, and a carport fell on him. Power outages occurred to over 20,000 customers. Most urban locations had power back up within a few days, but some rural locations saw power out for up to a week.

Trees and power lines were blown down near Orange.

Trees were blown down on power lines near Little Cypress Bayou.

Trees downed on power lines.

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down.

Fire department reported trees and power lines downed.

Many trees and power lines downed.

Numerous trees and power lines downed.