Hood County Emergency Management

09/29/2026

Hey Hood County, rain is coming!🌧️

Widespread showers and storms are expected Wednesday afternoon through Thursday night, with some storms potentially becoming severe. The National Weather Service has issued Flood Watch from Wednesday at 4pm through 7am Friday.

🌧️ 2–4 inches is most likely, mainly from Wednesday night through late Thursday night.
⚠️ Isolated amounts of up to 6 inches are possible, which could lead to flooding.
🚗DO NOT drive through flooded roadways or around barricades! You do not know what conditions may exist beneath the water.
📱Keep an eye on changing weather conditions and be prepared for the possibility of heavy rainfall, flooding, and severe storms.

Our office is actively monitoring conditions and preparing for the potential impacts. We are coordinating available state and local resources should they be needed.

Stay safe and stay weather-aware! 🌧️

09/26/2026

The Hood County Preparedness Fair just kicked off! Come by and see us, we’ll be here in the Stonewater parking lot until 1:00pm!

Bring the family and let's get prepared together!

Share your photos from the event below!

Texas EMS
US National Weather Service Fort Worth Texas
Granbury Volunteer Fire Department
DCBE-Acton VFD
North Hood County VFD
Hood County Station 70 VFD
Cresson Volunteer Fire Department
Lipan Volunteer Fire Department
Scooter's Coffee
Texas A&M Forest Service
CERT of HOOD County, Texas
Texas Parks and Wildlife
Brazos River Authority
Granbury Police Department

09/19/2026

ONE WEEK AWAY!
Hood County Emergency Preparedness Fair is almost here!

Bring the whole family, learn life-saving skills, and leave ready for anything. This is the event you don’t want to miss! And the best part? FREE ENTRY for everyone!

Get ready for an action-packed morning filled with:
🚒 Touch-the-Truck displays
🎒 Hands-on Go-Kit stations
🔥 Live demonstrations
🧰 Free emergency supplies
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Fun family activities
📚 Tons of preparedness resources

See you there! 💪

09/02/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Multiple Wastewater Spills Reported from Canyon Creek Wastewater Plant; Agencies Coordinating Response

Hood County, Texas – September 2, 2026 – Hood County Environmental Health is notifying the public of wastewater spills from the Canyon Creen Wastewater Plant, operated by AQUA Texas. Spills occurred on August 26, August 31, and September 2, 2026.

The uncontrolled release of untreated material originated from the Canyon Creek Wastewater Plant and entered an inlet of Lake Granbury. Cleanup efforts are currently underway and water quality testing will be conducted after cleanup is complete.

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the regulatory authority over the facility, the Brazos River Authority (BRA), and Hood County Environmental Health have all been notified and are working to mitigate the impacts. The agencies continue to coordinate on response and oversight.

PUBLIC HEALTH PRECAUTIONS:

All recreational use, including swimming, wading, fishing, and boating should be avoided on the lake near the Canyon Creek area until further notice. Pets and livestock should also be kept out of the water.

Warning signs will be posted at public access points as needed. These precautions will remain in effect until water quality testing confirms that conditions meet applicable standards.

Updates on cleanup progress, water testing results, and when any advisory may be lifted will be provided as information becomes available.

For more information, contact:

Hood County Environmental Health
Jeannie Stacks, Environmental Health Director
817-579-3288 | [email protected]

08/31/2026

Dove season opens tomorrow — have fun out there, but stay fire wise.

Trucks can easily start wildfires. Avoid parking or idling in tall grass, and don’t drive across uncut pastures. Hot exhaust systems and catalytic converters can ignite dry vegetation in seconds. Whenever possible, park on bare ground or gravel and keep a close eye on your vehicle. Don't forget these important safety tips:
✅Check the latest weather and fire-danger conditions before you head out
✅Tell someone your plans and expected return time
✅Carry a charged phone and know your location
✅Stay hydrated and watch for signs of heat stress

Enjoy the hunt safely.

08/31/2026

One month to go! The 4th Annual Hood County Emergency Preparedness Fair is almost here.
📅 Saturday, September 26, 2026
🕘 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Stonewater Church Parking Lot – 911 E US Hwy 377

This free, family-friendly event is the perfect chance to get prepared and have fun doing it. Stop by for Touch-the-Truck displays, go-kits & emergency supplies, live demonstrations, family activities, and plenty of preparedness resources. Bring the whole family and take home practical tips to keep your household ready.

👏🏼Big thanks again to all the organizations and volunteers making this day possible. We can’t wait to see you there!

08/26/2026

Many of you across the county woke up this morning to heavy smoke blanketing our area. This smoke is coming from the Ross Fire, a large wildfire currently burning in Palo Pinto and Jack Counties. Overnight and early this morning the winds shifted, carrying the smoke south into Hood County.

While the smoke can look and feel concerning, it is primarily from the Ross Fire and not from new fires within our county at this time.

Please continue to stay alert and report any fire activity immediately. Things to watch for include:
✅Visible flames
✅Thick black smoke
✅A concentrated rising column of smoke

If you see something that doesn’t look right, call it in right away - this gives our firefighters the best chance to get ahead of a new start before it grows.

Thank you for staying alert and helping keep our community safe.

08/25/2026

Great info from our friends at DCBE-Acton VFD

Smoke from the surrounding grass fires has moved into our area this morning, causing a noticeable smell of smoke and hazy conditions.

At this time, there are NO active fires in our immediate area. Your local fire departments are actively monitoring conditions and are ready to respond quickly should anything arise.

Please use caution when spending extended periods of time outdoors while smoke is present, especially those who may be sensitive to poor air quality.

If you see smoke, flames, or anything that appears concerning, please call it in.

Our thoughts are with the families, communities, and firefighters currently affected by the surrounding grass fires. Please continue to use caution and stay safe.

Thank you, and stay safe!
~DCBE Acton VFD~

08/14/2026

🔥Hood County Fire Danger Increasing🔥
Texas A&M Forest Service has raised the Wildland Fire Preparedness Level to Level 3. This means wildfire activity is impacting several regions of the state due to drought, dry vegetation and fire-friendly weather events. Texas A&M Forest Service is strategically positioning personnel, equipment and aircraft in areas at risk.

As conditions worsen, wildfire activity is expected to increase through mid-August. Fires will likely take more time, resources, and effort to fully contain and extinguish.

🔥Hood County is currently under a burn ban.
🚫Please avoid any activities that could ignite a fire.
🎒Have a go kit ready and know your evacuation routes.
📱Stay alert to rapidly changing conditions.

✅Stay aware. Stay prepared. Stay informed.