Polk County Emergency Management, Texas

Polk County Emergency Management, Texas Ph: 936-327-6826; Fax: 936-327-6890; Emergency Management, Rural Addressing, Mapping What is Emergency Management? https://www.oem.co.polk.tx.us
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Emergency Management is the ability to respond to natural and man-made disasters through mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery in order to protect life, property, and the environment. Polk County is most susceptible to the following natural hazards: floods, thunderstorms, hurricanes, wildfires, tornados, severe winter storms, drought, and extreme heat. Polk County is most susceptible t

o the following man-made hazards: hazmat incidents, wildfires

Mitigation:

OEM actively looks for ways to reduce and/or eliminate natural and man-made risks and their affects on people and property. Preparedness:

OEM develops emergency plans, trains first responders, and actively disseminates important information to residents. Response:

OEM responds to emergencies through information dissemination, resource coordination, and shelter operation. Recovery:

OEM, first responders, leaders in the private and public sector, utility workers, and volunteers work together to help our community recover from emergencies and disasters. The Polk County Office of Emergency Management is also responsible for floodplain management, and addressing residents in Polk County. For more information, please visit our website.

National Weather ServiceHouston/Galveston, TXJune 14, 2026RISK OF FLASH FLOODING THROUGH MIDWEEKBottom Line:Periods of s...
06/14/2026

National Weather Service
Houston/Galveston, TX
June 14, 2026

RISK OF FLASH FLOODING THROUGH MIDWEEK

Bottom Line:
Periods of showers, some locally heavy, and storms are expected this afternoon and will persist through at least Thursday. Localized flash flooding will be possible. A Flood Watch is in effect for all of Southeast Texas through early Wednesday.

Overview:
The combination of a frontal boundary and increased tropical moisture from a disturbance over the northwestern Gulf will bring the potential for periods of rain and storms from this afternoon through at least Wednesday. Total rainfall of 2 to 5 inches can be expected from today through early Wednesday with isolated higher amounts of 6 to 8+ inches possible.

Tropical Update: We will continue to monitor a disturbance over eastern Mexico, which could re-emerge over the Texas coastal waters late Tuesday or Wednesday. The National Hurricane Center has now given it a 30 percent chance of development. Regardless of any development, this system will bring a threat of heavy rainfall and flash flooding through Wednesday.

Marine and Beach Conditions: There is a high rip current risk along all Gulf-facing beaches through at least early this week. With the disturbance forecast to move across the western Gulf early this week, elevated winds and building seas (7-9 ft+) are possible, mainly by midweek. Advisories will likely be needed in future forecast updates. Mariners, should remain weather aware and stay up to date with the latest forecasts.

Potential Impacts through Wednesday:
Heavy rainfall resulting in localized flooding
Frequent lightning
Strong gusty winds (25 to 35 mph with the strongest storms)

Current Hazards:
A Flood Watch is in effect for all of Southeast Texas from this afternoon through early Wednesday morning.

Urban Flash Flood Messaging:
Heavy rainfall is forecast for portions of Southeast Texas, including highly urbanized areas like the Houston metropolitan area

Flood WatchNational Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX1129 AM CDT Sun Jun 14 2026Houston-Trinity-Madison-Walker-San Ja...
06/14/2026

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
1129 AM CDT Sun Jun 14 2026

Houston-Trinity-Madison-Walker-San Jacinto-Polk-Burleson-Brazos-Washington-Grimes-Montgomery-Northern Liberty-Colorado-Austin-Waller-Inland Harris-Chambers-Wharton-Fort Bend-Inland Jackson-Inland Matagorda-Inland Brazoria-Inland Galveston-Southern Liberty-Coastal Harris-Coastal Jackson-Coastal Matagorda-Coastal Brazoria-Coastal Galveston-Matagorda Islands- Brazoria Islands-Galveston Island-Bolivar Peninsula-
Including the cities of First Colony, Liberty, Houston, Sugar
Land, Surfside Beach, Hempstead, Prairie View, Galveston,
Wharton, Madisonville, Friendswood, Navasota, Ganado, La Marque, Bryan, League City, Huntsville, Angleton, Clute, Texas City,
Livingston, Cleveland, Alvin, Dickinson, Columbus, Dayton,
Devers, College Station, Brenham, Mont Belvieu, Mission Bend,
Edna, Bay City, Bellville, Baytown, Lake Jackson, Conroe,
Pearland, El Campo, Groveton, Eagle Lake, Weimar, Waller,
Pasadena, Pecan Grove, Palacios, Rosenberg, Shepherd, Anahuac,
Stowell, Corrigan, Freeport, Coldspring, Crockett, Brookshire,
Somerville, Missouri City, Trinity, Caldwell, The Woodlands,
Winnie, Sealy, and Old River-Winfree

1129 AM CDT Sun Jun 14 2026
..FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Texas, including
the following areas, in south central Texas, Coastal Jackson and
Inland Jackson. In southeast Texas, Austin, Bolivar Peninsula,
Brazoria Islands, Brazos, Burleson, Chambers, Coastal Brazoria,
Coastal Galveston, Coastal Harris, Coastal Matagorda, Colorado,
Fort Bend, Galveston Island, Grimes, Houston, Inland Brazoria,
Inland Galveston, Inland Harris, Inland Matagorda, Madison,
Matagorda Islands, Montgomery, Northern Liberty, Polk, San
Jacinto, Southern Liberty, Trinity, Walker, Waller, Washington and
Wharton.

* WHEN...Through Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected, with period
of heavy rain. Rainfall totals through Wednesday morning are
between 2 to 4 inches, with isolated higher amounts of 6-8
inches. Rainfall rates are expected to range from 2-4 inches per
hour at times.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

LAKE LIVINGSTON WATER SUPPLY BOIL WATER NOTICE 6-12-26There is a boil water notice in effect for Wiggins Village #1 and...
06/12/2026

LAKE LIVINGSTON WATER SUPPLY BOIL WATER NOTICE 6-12-26

There is a boil water notice in effect for Wiggins Village #1 and Dickens Oaks West due to a line break.

If you have questions call LLWS at 936-327-3107.

Emergency Management is available to post notices Monday-Friday during normal business hours.

National Weather ServiceHouston/Galveston, TXJune 12, 2026LOCALLY HEAVY RAIN POSSIBLE SUNDAY-MIDWEEKBottom Line:The comb...
06/12/2026

National Weather Service
Houston/Galveston, TX
June 12, 2026

LOCALLY HEAVY RAIN POSSIBLE SUNDAY-MIDWEEK

Bottom Line:
The combination of a weak front stalling across southeast Texas and moisture associated with a tropical wave moving into the western Gulf will result in periods of showers and thunderstorms Sunday afternoon through Tuesday. Locally heavy rainfall is expected with minor flooding problems possible.

Overview:
Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms will increase, with locally heavy rainfall possible.

Excessive Rainfall Outlook:
Slight Risk (level 2 of 4) for all of SE Texas.

Rainfall amounts will average around 1 inch with localized higher amounts possible.

Timing of storms: The main timeline for storms Sunday will be early afternoon lasting into the evening hours. Only isolated showers and t-storms are expected during the morning hours.

In addition to the heavy rainfall, the strongest storms could produce cloud-to-ground lightning and brief wind gusts to 40 mph.

Monday/Tuesday:
The greatest threat for widespread showers and thunderstorms and heavy rainfall will be the Monday through Tuesday period. Some training of storms (storms repeatedly affecting the same areas) will be possible.

Expect:
Excessive Rainfall Outlook: Slight Risk (level 2 of 4) for all of SE

Rainfall amounts will average 2 to 3 inches with isolated totals of 3 to 5 inches possible.

Additional rainfall will generate runoff especially where heavy rain occurs over the same areas.

In addition to the heavy rainfall, the strongest storms could produce cloud-to-ground lightning and brief wind gusts to 40 mph.

Tropical Update:
The probability of tropical development in the Gulf remains low at 20%. Regardless of development, heavy rainfall is expected to be an impact across southeast Texas.

Heavy rainfall is forecast for portions of Southeast Texas, including highly urbanized areas like the Houston metropolitan area.

LAKE LIVINGSTON WATER SUPPLY BOIL WATER NOTICE RESCINDED 6/11/2026The Boil Water Notice for Wilson Lake Estates has been...
06/11/2026

LAKE LIVINGSTON WATER SUPPLY
BOIL WATER NOTICE RESCINDED
6/11/2026

The Boil Water Notice for Wilson Lake Estates has been rescinded. Please see the notice below for more details.

If you have questions, please call LLSW at 936-327-3107

06/11/2026

POLK COUNTY 9TH ANNUAL HURRICANE PARTY
OUR COUNTY, OUR RESILIENCE

On June 10th, Polk County Emergency Management hosted its 9th Annual Polk County Hurricane Party. This year we honored our past and our resilience.

Polk County has faced many disasters, and we have weathered every one of them together because of the strength and resilience of our community. Below is a tribute to that resilience.

POLK COUNTY 9TH ANNUAL HURRICANE PARTYOUR COUNTY, OUR RESILIENCEOn Wednesday, June 10, the Polk County Office of Emergen...
06/11/2026

POLK COUNTY 9TH ANNUAL HURRICANE PARTY
OUR COUNTY, OUR RESILIENCE

On Wednesday, June 10, the Polk County Office of Emergency Management hosted the 9th Annual Hurricane Party at Dunbar Gym in Livingston.

The purpose of this event is for local government officials, emergency responders and partners, federal and state agencies, local utilities, businesses, and nonprofit organizations to gather and discuss hurricane preparedness. Attendees also network with other agencies to plan for the upcoming hurricane season and strengthen response capabilities.

During this event, we sought to honor our past, strengthen our future, and build resilience.

This year's presenters included Jimmy Fowler, Warning Coordination Meteorologist with the Houston-Galveston National Weather Service Office, Courtney Comstock, Polk County Emergency Management Coordinator, Dr. Walter Gillis Peacock of Texas A&M University College of Architecture’s Hazard Reduction and Recovery Center, and Betsy Deiterman, Curator of the Polk County Memorial Museum. The event was well attended.

RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES: Prepare now for this year’s hurricane season. It is important to review insurance policies, inventory homes, businesses, and property, and take photos or videos of contents. Residents must be self-reliant for at least 72 hours following a storm, so prepare an emergency supply kit that includes at least 72 hours of food and water, along with items listed at https://www.ready.gov/kit. Do not forget medications and pet supplies.

Also, keep a full gas tank throughout the season, as fuel may be in short supply after a storm. Heed all severe weather warnings issued by the National Weather Service.

If a hurricane impacts Polk County, report damage to your residence or business property online at https://damage.tdem.texas.gov/.

We would like to thank our local nonprofit partners, Polk County Center of Hope and Polk County Recovers, who step up after disasters to help our residents recover.

Thank you to our event donors: SHECO, Trinity River Authority, Allegiance Mobile Health, First National Bank of Livingston, and First State Bank of Livingston.

Thank you to Billy Ray Nelson and Hitch-N-Post BBQ and More in Livingston for catering a delicious meal for this event.

LAKE LIVINGSTON WATER SUPPLY BOIL WATER NOTICE 6-10-26There is a boil water notice for Foresters Retreat and Hickory Rid...
06/10/2026

LAKE LIVINGSTON WATER SUPPLY BOIL WATER NOTICE 6-10-26

There is a boil water notice for Foresters Retreat and Hickory Ridge Estates due to a line break.

If you have questions call 936-327-3107.

Emergency Management is available to post notice during normal business hours.

06/09/2026

PRESCRIBED BURN TODAY - JUNE 9, 2026

There is a180-acre prescribed burn today from approximately 10:30 am to 7:00 pm east of E FM 942 and south of FM 1745 in east Polk County near the Tyler County line.

CHESTER WATER SUPPLY BOIL WATER NOTICE RESCINDEDCUSTOMERS ON DEER COUNTRY PLANTJune 9, 2026The boil water notice in effe...
06/09/2026

CHESTER WATER SUPPLY BOIL WATER NOTICE RESCINDED
CUSTOMERS ON DEER COUNTRY PLANT
June 9, 2026

The boil water notice in effect for the customers on the Deer Country Plant has been rescinded. See the notice below for more details.

If you have questions, call Chester Water Supply at 936-969-2360.

Address

602 E Church Street, Ste 165
Livingston, TX
77351

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+19363276826

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