POLK COUNTY, Texas (KETK) – A mandatory evacuation order ... and property” due to heavy overnight rainfall that caused flooding in low-lying areas. The mandatory evacuation order affects ...

Polk County, about 80 miles northeast of Houston ... Rainfall totals from flooding in Texas and Louisiana this week showed ...

With regards to the District’s involvement moving forward, Polk County and the City agreed to co-fund an engineering study to identify any viable solutions to mitigate or minimize flooding risks ...

Sherrouse says Polk County has agreed to share costs for the study as both jurisdictions seek answers to safeguard their communities against future flooding disasters.