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Hardin County Emergency Management, 300 W. Monroe, Kountze, TX (2026)

05/30/2026

♻️ Household Hazardous Waste & Scrap Tire Collection Event – Happening Today in Buna, TX

🚨 Got old paint, used oil, batteries, pesticides, or scrap tires taking up space? Here's your chance to dispose of them safely and responsibly!

📅 Saturday, May 30, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Buna High School Parking Lot
🏫 711 CR 734, Buna, TX 77612

✅ Accepted Items Include:
Paint (1-gallon & 5-gallon cans)
Used motor oil & oil filters
Automotive waste, antifreeze, brake fluid
Car batteries & household batteries
Cleaning supplies & drain cleaners
Fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides & insecticides
Pool chemicals
Polishes, varnishes & wood preservatives
Rat poison, moth balls, solvents, and more
🚗 Tire Collection Details:

✔️ First 8 tires FREE
✔️ $1 per tire after the first 8
✔️ Maximum 30 tires per household
❌ No tires over 22 inches
❌ No rims accepted

🎨 Paint Limits:

✔️ Up to 10 one-gallon paint cans
✔️ Up to 2 five-gallon paint cans

❌ Items NOT Accepted:
Electronics
Appliances
Garbage
Scrap metal
Medical waste
Mercury
Fire extinguishers
Smoke detectors
Explosives or ammunition
Exit signs
55-gallon drums
Tires over 22"
Important Reminders:

🏠 Residential households only
🚫 Businesses are not eligible to participate

This event helps keep hazardous materials out of our landfills, waterways, and neighborhoods while providing a safe disposal option for Southeast Texas residents.

📞 For more information: (409) 899-8444 ext. 7520

♻️🚛🌎

05/27/2026

Weather update from the US National Weather Service Lake Charles Louisiana on May 27, 2026 - AM edition.

⚠️ WEATHER ALERT – HEAVY RAIN & FLOOD RISK ⚠️

The Hardin County Office of Emergency Management is monitoring the potential for widespread thunderstorms and heavy rainfall across Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana today into Thursday. Residents should stay weather aware and be prepared for possible flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.

🌧 WHAT TO EXPECT:
• Thunderstorms capable of producing heavy rainfall in a short amount of time
• Localized street flooding and ponding on roadways possible
• Saturated grounds may increase flood potential
• Additional scattered storms may continue into Thursday

📍 FLOOD RISK:
🔸 TODAY: Slight Risk for Excessive Rainfall
🔸 THURSDAY: Marginal Risk for Excessive Rainfall

⚠️ AREAS OF CONCERN:
• Low-lying flood-prone areas
• Urban areas with poor drainage
• Creeks, streams, and river basins
• Roads prone to flooding

🚗 SAFETY REMINDERS:
✔ Never drive through flooded roadways
✔ Turn Around, Don’t Drown®
✔ Monitor local forecasts and weather alerts
✔ Have multiple ways to receive warnings

The flood threat is expected to gradually decrease by Friday, but residents should remain alert for changing conditions.

Stay informed through trusted weather sources and local emergency management updates.

05/27/2026

⚠️ WEATHER ALERT – HARDIN COUNTY ⚠️

A strong upper-level disturbance is expected to move across Southeast Texas during the predawn hours Wednesday morning. Residents in Hardin County should prepare for a line of storms capable of producing:

🌧 Brief heavy rainfall
⚡ Frequent lightning strikes
💨 Wind gusts in excess of 40 MPH

📍 CURRENT STORM LINE:
The line of storms currently extends from southwest of the DFW area to near Laredo and is moving east at approximately 35 MPH.

🕒 TIMING FOR HARDIN COUNTY:
Storms are expected to move into our area between 3:00 AM and 5:00 AM Wednesday morning, with conditions improving by mid-morning.

✅ NOW IS THE TIME TO PREPARE:
• Charge phones and electronic devices
• Secure loose outdoor items
• Have multiple ways to receive weather warnings overnight
• Use caution during the Wednesday morning commute

Stay weather aware and monitor trusted local forecasts and alerts for updates.

05/24/2026

Weather update from the US National Weather Service Lake Charles Louisiana On May 24, 2026.

🚨☀️ HARDIN COUNTY WEATHER UPDATE – SUNDAY MORNING ☀️🚨

As of this morning, Hardin County appears to be in a temporary lull after widespread rainfall moved through the area Saturday. On average, 1 to 3 inches of rain fell across the region, with heavier amounts reported closer to the coast.

☀️ TODAY (SUNDAY):
The upper-level weather system has shifted slightly east, taking the strongest moisture and instability with it. While a few showers remain possible today, conditions are expected to improve overall and should shape up to be a fairly good day for most of Hardin County.

⚠️ LOOKING AHEAD:
The next widespread threat for excessive rainfall and possible flooding is expected to develop Wednesday into Thursday. Forecast confidence will continue to improve over the next few days, and we will continue providing updates as new information becomes available.

🌊 FLOOD SAFETY REMINDERS
• Never drive through flooded roadways
• Stay alert for rapidly changing conditions
• Monitor local forecasts and emergency notifications
• Have multiple ways to receive weather warnings

📢 A Flood Watch remains in effect for portions of the region through Monday evening, and isolated flooding remains possible in low-lying and poor drainage areas.

Your Hardin County Office of Emergency Management will continue monitoring conditions closely and provide updates as needed.

05/23/2026

Weather update from the US National Weather Service Lake Charles Louisiana on May 23, 2026 - AM edition.

🚨🌧️ HARDIN COUNTY WEATHER ALERT 🌧️🚨

A prolonged period of heavy rainfall and flooding risk is expected across Hardin County and Southeast Texas through Memorial Day weekend and into next week. Residents should remain weather aware and prepared for rapidly changing conditions.

⚠️ FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH 7 PM MONDAY
This watch may be extended further into next week.

📌 WHAT TO EXPECT
• Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms
• High rainfall rates that may lead to flash flooding
• 4–6 inches of rain expected, with isolated areas receiving 10–15 inches
• Rising creeks, rivers, and drainage ditches
• Flooding possible in low-lying and poor drainage areas

⚠️ IMPORTANT SAFETY REMINDERS
✔️ Have multiple ways to receive weather warnings
✔️ Avoid driving through flooded roads
✔️ Monitor local forecasts and emergency updates
✔️ Be prepared for rapidly changing weather conditions

🚗 TURN AROUND, DON’T DROWN
Just a few inches of moving water can sweep away a vehicle.

Hardin County Office of Emergency Management will continue monitoring conditions and provide updates as needed. See graphics for additional details.

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05/21/2026

Weather update from the US National Weather Service Lake Charles Louisiana on May 21, 2026 - PM edition.

🚨 HARDIN COUNTY WEATHER ALERT 🚨

⚠️ Heavy Rain & Flood Risk Through Memorial Day Weekend ⚠️

The National Weather Service is forecasting multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms across Southeast Texas through next week, bringing the potential for significant rainfall and flooding impacts.

🌧️ WHAT TO EXPECT
• Widespread rainfall totals of 4–8 inches over the next 7 days
• Isolated areas could receive 10+ inches
• High rainfall rates may lead to:

Flash flooding
Stream flooding
Flooded roadways
Rising rivers and inundated low-lying areas

⚠️ MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND IMPACTS
If you have outdoor or travel plans this weekend:
✔️ Monitor weather conditions frequently
✔️ Be alert near rivers, creeks, and low-lying areas
✔️ Expect possible travel delays due to flooded roads
✔️ Use extra caution driving at night when water may be difficult to see

🚫 NEVER DRIVE THROUGH FLOODED ROADWAYS
Remember: Turn Around, Don’t Drown!

📲 Stay weather aware and have multiple ways to receive warnings and emergency information.

Hardin County Office of Emergency Management will continue monitoring conditions and provide updates as needed.

05/21/2026

Weather update from the National US National Weather Service Lake Charles Louisiana on May 21, 2026 AM edition.

⚠️ WEATHER ALERT | HEAVY RAIN & FLOODING RISK ⚠️

Hardin County and Southeast Texas are expected to experience multiple rounds of heavy rain and thunderstorms through Memorial Day Weekend. Current forecasts indicate widespread rainfall totals of 4 to 8 inches, with isolated areas potentially receiving more than 10 inches.

🌧️ WHAT TO EXPECT:
• Repeated rounds of showers and thunderstorms
• Flash flooding and stream flooding possible
• Flooded roadways, especially in low-lying areas
• Travel impacts throughout the holiday weekend

🚨 IMPORTANT SAFETY REMINDERS:
✔️ Monitor local weather forecasts frequently
✔️ Avoid driving through flooded roads
✔️ Use extra caution when traveling at night
✔️ Be prepared for rapidly changing conditions
✔️ Low-lying areas near rivers and creeks may flood and remain inundated for extended periods

⚠️ TURN AROUND, DON’T DROWN ⚠️

Please stay weather aware and have multiple ways to receive emergency alerts and warnings throughout the weekend.

05/20/2026

Weather update from the US National Weather Service Lake Charles Louisiana May 20, 2026 PM edition.

⚠️ WEATHER ALERT – HEAVY RAIN & FLOODING POTENTIAL ⚠️
Hardin County Office of Emergency Management is closely monitoring a prolonged period of heavy rainfall expected to impact Southeast Texas through Memorial Day Weekend.

🌧 CURRENT FORECAST:
• Widespread rainfall totals of 4 to 8 inches are expected over the next 7 days.
• Isolated areas could receive MORE THAN 10 inches of rain.
• Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms may lead to:
✔ Flash Flooding
✔ Stream & River Flooding
✔ Flooded Roadways
✔ Dangerous Travel Conditions

🚨 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION:
• Low-lying areas near rivers and creeks may flood and remain inundated for extended periods.
• Memorial Day Weekend travel may be impacted by flooded roads.
• Be especially cautious at night when floodwaters are harder to see.
• NEVER drive through flooded roadways.

🛑 TURN AROUND, DON’T DROWN 🛑

🏕 CAMPERS & OUTDOOR PLANS:
If you have Memorial Day Weekend plans involving camping, rivers, lakes, or outdoor recreation, closely monitor weather forecasts and changing conditions. Rising water can occur quickly.

📱 Stay weather aware and have multiple ways to receive warnings and emergency alerts.

The Hardin County Office of Emergency Management will continue monitoring conditions and provide updates as necessary.

05/20/2026

Weather update from the National US National Weather Service Lake Charles Louisiana on May 20, 2026 - AM edition.

⚠️ HARDIN COUNTY WEATHER ALERT ⚠️
🌧️ Heavy Rainfall & Flash Flooding Risk Through Sunday Night 🌧️

The forecast continues to trend toward excessive rainfall across Southeast Texas, including Hardin County, through the Memorial Day weekend. The National Weather Service indicates repeated rounds of showers and thunderstorms may lead to localized flooding, flooded roadways, and dangerous travel conditions.

📌 What You Need to Know:
• Multiple rounds of rain are expected through Sunday night and possibly into Memorial Day.
• Forecast rainfall totals of 4–8 inches are possible, with isolated higher amounts over 10 inches.
• The Weather Prediction Center continues to place our area under Marginal to Slight Risks for excessive rainfall and flash flooding through the weekend.
• High rainfall rates may quickly overwhelm drainage systems and create hazardous roadway conditions.
• Outdoor plans and Memorial Day activities should include a weather safety plan and frequent forecast checks.

⚠️ Forecast Uncertainty Matters
From forecaster experience, these weather patterns often produce multiple waves of heavy rain that are difficult to pinpoint more than 12–18 hours in advance. Because of this, officials stress the “Reasonably Highest Rainfall Amounts” forecasts — meaning there is a 10% chance rainfall totals could exceed current projections.

🚗 Flood Safety Reminder:
• NEVER drive through flooded roadways.
• Turn Around, Don’t Drown.
• Be especially cautious at night when water depth is difficult to see.

📱 Stay weather aware and monitor updates from:

National Weather Service Lake Charles
Hardin County Office of Emergency Management

Hardin County Emergency Management

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