Fort Bend County Homeland Security & Emergency Management

09/01/2026

09/01/2026

🇺🇸 SEPTEMBER IS NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH

Americans Stand Ready. And being ready starts before an emergency is at your doorstep.

As we begin National Preparedness Month, the rapid development of the latest tropical system is a timely reminder of just how quickly things can change during hurricane season. Don’t wait until a storm is headed our way to start preparing.

Throughout September, we’ll be sharing information to help Fort Bend County residents prepare for emergencies and disasters — from making a family plan and building an emergency kit to staying informed and knowing what to do when conditions change.

Preparedness doesn’t have to be complicated. A few steps taken today can make a big difference when you and the people you love need them most.

🇺🇸 Americans Stand Ready — Make a plan. Build a kit. Stay informed. Be ready.

09/01/2026

TROPICAL STORM EDOUARD UPDATE | Tuesday Morning

Tropical Storm Edouard has strengthened overnight and is expected to continue strengthening as it approaches the northwestern Gulf Coast later today. According to the latest National Hurricane Center advisory, Edouard could approach hurricane strength before reaching the coast.

For Fort Bend County, heavy rainfall and the potential for street flooding are possible.

Here is what the farther reaching area may experience if you have travel plans:

🌧️ Heavy rain will impact portions of the Upper Texas Coast today and Wednesday as Edouard moves inland.
⚠️ Flash flooding is possible, particularly in urban, low-lying and flood-prone areas or where heavy rain repeatedly moves over the same locations.
🌊 Area streams and rivers will be monitored for potential rises as rainfall continues.
🌀 Tropical storm warning is in effect for portions of the coast; Fort Bend County is not currently under a Tropical Storm Warning.

While Edouard’s center is forecast to remain east of Fort Bend County, the forecast cone only represents the probable track of the storm’s center — impacts can extend well outside the cone.

Stay weather-aware today. Keep multiple ways to receive alerts, use caution during periods of heavy rainfall, and never attempt to drive through a flooded roadway.

09/01/2026

Tropical Depression Five has strengthened and is now Tropical Storm Edouard over the Gulf.

As of the 7 p.m. advisory, Edouard has maximum sustained winds of 40 mph and is moving west-northwest at 6 mph. The current forecast brings the system toward the Upper Texas Coast on Tuesday, with weakening expected as it moves inland.

For Fort Bend County, heavy rainfall remains our primary concern. While we have certainly needed the rain, tropical moisture can produce significant rainfall in a short amount of time, increasing the potential for street flooding, flash flooding and rises along area streams and rivers.

⚠️ A few important reminders:

* The forecast cone shows the probable path of the center of Edouard — impacts can occur well outside the cone.
* Fort Bend County is not currently under a Tropical Storm Warning.
* Conditions and rainfall forecasts can change as the system approaches the coast.
* Never drive through a flooded roadway — Turn Around, Don’t Drown.

The Fort Bend County Emergency Operations Center will continue to closely monitor Tropical Storm Edouard and coordinate with the National Weather Service and our local partners as we head into Tuesday and Wednesday.

Stay weather-aware and make sure you have multiple ways to receive emergency alerts.

08/31/2026

After weeks of hot and increasingly dry conditions, much-needed rain is in the forecast — but some areas could receive too much, too quickly.

A disturbance in the Gulf is expected to increase shower and thunderstorm activity beginning Monday night and continuing through Wednesday, with the heaviest rainfall currently expected Tuesday afternoon and evening.

For Fort Bend County, current forecasts generally indicate around 1–1.5 inches of rainfall, but thunderstorms can produce highly localized totals. Rainfall rates in the strongest storms could reach 3–4 inches per hour, creating the potential for street flooding and flash flooding, particularly if storms repeatedly move over the same locations.

⚠️ Remember: rainfall totals can vary significantly over short distances. Never drive through a flooded roadway, and allow extra time if heavy rain impacts your commute.

08/30/2026

Tomorrow (8/31/26) is another Ozone Action Day. Atmospheric conditions may be unhealthy for sensitive groups. Make sure to limit outdoor activities for early in the day or late in the evening, plus, carpooling can help keep the air cleaner!🚗☀️

08/30/2026

The system south of Louisiana has been upgraded to a 50% chance of development in the next 48hrs as it drifts WNW over the next few days. Regardless of whether it develops, this system is expected to bring an increased risk of heavy rain and flash flooding by Tuesday.