City of Beaumont - Government

09/02/2026

09/02/2026

Tropical Storm Edouard Damage Reporting

Residents are encouraged to take precautions during and following Tropical Storm Edouard. Once conditions are safe, residents and business owners are encouraged to report storm damage using the State of Texas iSTAT survey link https://damage.tdem.texas.gov/.

Submit one survey per affected address. Reporting helps emergency officials understand the extent of the damage. The survey does not replace an insurance claim or guarantee disaster assistance.

Stay Safe and Assess Damage: Do not enter structures with significant structural damage, flooding, downed power lines, natural gas odors, or other hazardous conditions. Once safe, document storm-related damage with photographs and contact your insurance provider as appropriate.

Use Qualified Contractors: Use properly licensed or qualified professionals for repairs and verify credentials before hiring contractors. Emergency repairs necessary to protect life, health, safety, or property may be performed, when necessary, with required permit applications submitted to the City as soon as practicable following the emergency work.

Report Utility Hazards: Stay away from downed power lines, damaged electrical equipment, and suspected natural gas leaks. Contact Entergy at 1-800-368-3749 for electrical emergencies and CenterPoint Energy at 800-296-9815 for natural gas emergencies.

For City-issued alerts and updates regarding Tropical Storm Edouard, visit www.beaumonttexas.gov/AlertCenter.aspx and continue to monitor local weather and emergency information.

09/01/2026

⚠️ SAFETY ALERT: AVOID TRAVEL ⚠️

Due to reported power outages throughout the City of Beaumont, residents are urged to avoid unnecessary travel at this time.

🚦 TRAFFIC SIGNALS: If you must travel and encounter an intersection where the traffic signal is without power or not operating, treat the intersection as a four-way stop. Please slow down, use caution and watch for other motorists.

⚠️ ROADWAY HAZARDS: Please remain off the roadways unless travel is absolutely necessary while City crews and first responders assess conditions and identify hazards, including downed power lines, debris and other storm-related dangers.

Never approach or drive over a downed power line. Assume all downed lines are energized and dangerous.

🌙 AVOID NIGHTTIME TRAVEL: With darkness approaching, motorists may not be able to see downed power lines, debris, high water or other hazards until it is too late.

🌧️ AVOID UNDERPASSES & FLOODED ROADWAYS: Periods of heavy rainfall can cause underpasses and low-lying roadways to flood quickly. Do not attempt to drive through water-covered roadways. Turn Around, Don’t Drown.

Please allow crews time and space to safely assess conditions and address hazards.

09/01/2026

09/01/2026

City Offices Closed due to Inclement Weather

City facilities will be closed to the public on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, beginning at 1p.m. All City meetings scheduled for today are cancelled. City offices will reopen at normal business hours on Wednesday, September 2, 2026.

The National Weather Service has issued a Tropical Storm Warning for our area, we are expecting to experience heavy rain, wind, and localized flooding. Please use caution while driving and only travel if absolutely necessary.

The following City facilities will be impacted:

City Hall
Event Facilities
Municipal Court
Public Libraries
Recreation
Public Health
Animal Care

Solid Waste, the Landfill, and Municipal Transit (Zip) will cease operations at 3 p.m. today.

Public Safety personnel and other essential City Staff will continue to be available to meet the needs of the community.

Please monitor the City’s website and social media pages for information as this event unfolds. Be sure you are registered with Southeast Texas Alerting Network (STAN) to receive weather and community alerts on your cell phone or email.

https://thestan.com/registration/

09/01/2026

The City of Beaumont is continuing to monitor Tropical Storm Edouard and we are prepared to respond as conditions develop.

Stay weather aware, avoid flooded roadways and follow trusted sources for the latest updates.

The City of Beaumont Office of Emergency Management is actively monitoring Tropical Storm Edouard. Residents are encouraged to stay weather aware and follow trusted, vetted sources for official updates and safety information.

🌧️ Expect a rain event. Periods of heavy rainfall may lead to localized street and low-lying area flooding.
🚗 Avoid unnecessary travel, especially during periods of heavy rain.
🚧 Turn Around, Don’t Drown. Never drive through water-covered roadways... you cannot tell how deep the water is or if the roadway is intact.
💨 Secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture, trash cans, decorations and other objects that could become airborne.
🔋 Keep phones charged and have flashlights and basic supplies readily available in case of power outages.
⚠️ Don’t become complacent. Conditions can change quickly with tropical weather, so continue monitoring updates throughout the day.

08/31/2026

Mayor Roy West addresses Tropical Depression 5.

08/31/2026

The City of Beaumont is closely monitoring Potential Tropical Cyclone Five in the Gulf and is preparing to respond as needed.

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for our area, and residents should stay weather aware. Heavy rainfall could lead to localized flooding, so please use caution, watch for rising water and never drive through flooded roadways. Turn Around, Don’t Drown.

City crews and emergency personnel are monitoring conditions and are ready to respond if impacts occur.

Now is also a good time to make sure you can receive important emergency information. Sign up for City Alerts and register with STAN and STEAR at BeaumontTexas.gov/Alert.

Please continue to monitor trusted weather sources and City of Beaumont channels for updates.

08/31/2026

There is one neighborhood association meeting scheduled for this week. Why should you attend? Your neighborhood association helps you stay informed about what's going on in your neighborhood.

🏠 So get out, get involved and meet your neighbors! Together we can build a better Beaumont.

08/30/2026

These smiling faces were spotted during Lamar University’s Week of Welcome Pep Rally!

Students, faculty and staff, along with the LU Cardinal Football team, painted The Quad red with school spirit! Energy soared high with excitement as student organizations, LU band, cheer and dance teams celebrated the start of another successful year!

If you catch someone smiling at a City event, snap a photo and send it our way for a chance to be featured in a Sunday Smiles post, too!

Let’s Keep Smiling Beaumont!