Oldham County Texas Emergency Management

05/26/2026

Prolonged rainfall expected today has prompted a marginal (level 1 out of 4) risk for excessive rainfall across the southern TX Panhandle. Although moderate to heavy rainfall can be expected with this activity, it will likely be scattered in nature across the region. Meaning, excessive rainfall amounts and potential impacts will likely be hit or miss.

05/17/2026

FIRST ALERT: A Fire Warning has been issued for Oldham until 5/17 7:30PM CDT. Per the NWS, be ready to evacuate and listen to instructions from local emergency management officials.
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05/15/2026

Texas A&M Forest Service has raised the Wildland Fire Preparedness Level to Level 2 as the potential for wildfire activity is expected to increase over the next several days, particularly in the High Plains, where high temperatures, low humidity, and dry vegetation is contributing to elevated risk.

Yesterday, our firefighters responded to 8 new wildfires that burned 24,774 acres.

We continue to monitor the situation and stand ready to respond to any requests for assistance.

For more about Preparedness Levels, visit https://bit.ly/3BtPfhw

04/26/2026

04/01/2026

Reminder🔔Statewide Emergency Alert System Test

The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) will be conducting a statewide test of emergency alert systems on Thursday, April 2, 2026, between 10:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.

This means every cell phone in the county may receive an alert, similar to an AMBER Alert.

Please note: This message will clearly state that it is only a test.
There is no emergency.

These tests help ensure emergency communication systems are working properly and allow communities to practice receiving important safety alerts.

Residents are encouraged to be aware of the test and help spread the word so no one is alarmed when the alert is received.

Thank you for helping keep our community prepared and informed!