Freestone County Office of Emergency Management

06/12/2026

06/11/2026

6/11/26 - Attention Livestock and Animal Owners:

Have you heard of the New World Screwworm? Do you know the signs to look for? Do you know what to do if you suspect an issue? Please visit screwworm.gov so you can be educated on how everyone can be a part of the solution.

Early detection and prevention are critical. While Freestone County has no known or suspected cases, we are actively monitoring the situation and participating in daily calls with the State of Texas and Federal Partners.

06/06/2026

Scattered thunderstorms have developed across western portions of North and Central Texas. Widespread rainfall totals will vary between 1-3", however, isolated 6-8" of rain will be possible overnight. The location with the highest likelihood of experiencing 6-8" is generally west of I-35 and north of I-20. The bulk of the heavy precipitation will begin moving east prior to sunrise Sunday morning, however, a few scattered storms will continue along and east of I-35. Remember, Turn Around - Don't Drown!

06/03/2026

Rain and storm chances are expected each day this weekend. Not everyone will get rain each day, and the severe weather threat is low. However, a few strong storms with gusty winds and brief heavy rain may still occur.

06/02/2026

Isolated to scattered thunderstorms will continue this afternoon and evening with better coverage and chances for storms across mainly Central and East Texas. Lightning will be a threat with all storms, but some storms will be strong producing downburst winds and heavy rainfall. Outside of the storms, heat index values will pass 100 degrees in areas along and east of I-35.

06/01/2026

Isolated to scattered showers and storms return to the region mainly Tuesday afternoon through the overnight hours. By Wednesday, rain chances shift to generally along and west of the I-35 corridor. The severe threat both Tuesday and Wednesday is very low, though a few strong storms will be possible during the afternoon and evening hours. The strongest storms each day will bring the potential for gusty winds, small hail, and frequent lightning. Above normal temperatures will continue with heat index values near 100 degrees on Tuesday.

06/01/2026

As temperatures moderate throughout the week, storm chances are also expected to return to the region. Tuesday will still be hot with highs in the low to mid-90s with the potential for isolated thunderstorms (generally along and east of the I-35 corridor). Overnight into Tuesday, isolated showers and thunderstorms will be possible across all of North and Central Texas. By Wednesday, rain chances shift to be generally along and west of the I-35 corridor. The severe threat both Tuesday and Wednesday is very low, though few strong storms will be possible during the afternoon and evening hours. The strongest storms each day will bring the potential for gusty winds, small hail, and frequent lightning.

05/28/2026

Isolated showers and storms will affect parts of North Texas through the rest of this afternoon and evening with rain coverage of 20-30%. While severe thunderstorms are not expected, a few stronger storms capable of gusty winds, small hail, and heavy rainfall could occur.