Hill County Emergency Management

10/16/2026

10/16/26 1:25 PM - Outdoor Burning Safety Reminder when winds exceed 23 MPH:

Today’s forecast calls for sustained winds of 30 MPH and gusts up to 45 MPH.

When the winds are predicted to be below 6 MPH or above 23 MPH burning of trees, brush, grass, leaves, and limbs are prohibited.

10/05/2026

10/5/26 - Emergency Management is Hiring!

Hill County Sheriff's Office - Emergency Management Division is hiring for a Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator position. While the County continues to grow, so must we. Our division currently has two people: the Emergency Management Coordinator (EMC) and the Radio Administrator. We serve 986 square miles when it comes to Mitigation, Preparedness, Response, and Recovery for large-scale emergencies and disasters, assist every jurisdiction in the County, and are responsible for the County's Public Safety Radio system. The EMC also oversees the Sheriff's Office Communication Center (911 Center). With this position, while they will do more then just Plans & Mitigation, that will be their primary focus.

Please visit https://www.co.hill.tx.us/page/hill.Sheriff to view the job posting and process to submit an application.

10/02/2026

10/2/2026 - After receiving an appreciable amount of rain, Judge Shane Brassell has rescinded the Burn Ban.

Currently, our KBDI is 499, we still have another day of rain chances, and next week is forecasted to be much cooler.

IF you plan on doing a controlled burn, please notify the Sheriff's Office by calling 254-582-5313. Please burn responsibly.

09/30/2026

9/30 10500 AM - Flooding and Severe Weather risk continues for this week

Hill County is expected to see multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms starting tonight (Wednesday Evening). Storms will become more widespread late tonight into tomorrow morning. While the main threat is flooding, there is a potential for a couple of strong to severe storms.

Rain is expected to continue through the week and into the weekend, while the weekend brings more isolated showers.

Due to how widespread this storm is, and how many may be impacted, the State has deployed additionall resources across the state, so they're prepositioned to assist local jurisdictions if a need arises. Hill County is hosting some of these personnel, so you will see an increase in out-of-area emergency vehicles and even military vehicles, specifically in and around Hillsboro.

Residents are encouraged to develop a plan on how they would respond to an emergency where they work or reside. If you need tips on how to plan and what to have, please visit www.ready.gov

Are you signed up for local Emergency Notifications? Make sure you are by visiting: share.hilloemtx.gov/ens

09/29/2026

9/29 10:35 AM - Flooding and Severe Weather possible this week and into the weekend

Hill County is expected to see multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms beginning Wednesday, with the greatest concern for heavy rainfall and flash flooding Wednesday night through Thursday. Widespread rainfall totals of 2–5 inches are expected, with isolated totals up to 8 inches possible where storms repeatedly track over the same areas. Rain chances continue Friday and into Saturday.

With this storm, you may see out of area Emergency Responders in the greater Hillsboro area as they come here to be prepositioned in preparation to be able to quickly respond anywhere in the State or our area.

Residents are encouraged to develop a plan on how they would respond to an emergency where they work or reside. If you need tips on how to plan and what to have, please visit www.ready.gov

Are you signed up for local Emergency Notifications? Make sure you are by visiting: share.hilloemtx.gov/ens

09/24/2026

9/24 - Increased Fire Danger Friday for Hill County:

Humidity is forecasted to drop below 30% tomorrow, Friday 9/25. With the dry fuels on the ground, this will increase fire danger throughout the County. Additionally, as of today, all of Hill County has entered a Stage 2 drought according to the US Drought Monitor.

Please report any smoke you see by calling 911 immediately. As a reminder, we are still under a Disaster Declaration and Burn Ban for the unincorporated areas of the county.

Next week, we do have a couple of days with some forecasted rain chances; we need it!

09/22/2026

9/22 - Update on Hill Counties Mutual Aid Response to Hydra Fire in Bosque County

Hill County is proud to support our neighbors in Bosque County during the Hydra Fire response.

Over the past week, Hill County Emergency Management, CERT, and 11 local fire departments contributed more than 400 man-hours of mutual aid support. Our teams assisted with firefighting, relief of local crews, rehab operations, drone support, incident command coordination, and logistics, while the Hill County Fairgrounds supported State All Hazard Teams.

Yesterday, Bosque County OEM released the 74% containment of the Hydra Fire! We’re grateful to every volunteer, responder, and partner who stepped up to help when our neighbors needed it most. Stronger together.

For up-to-date information on the Hydra Fire Emergency Response, please follow Bosque County Office Of Emergency Management

09/21/2026

9/21/26 - Hill County remains under a local disaster burn ban, despite recent rainfall, which was not appreciable; drought conditions persist

Our KBDI is still 700+, and the dangers of outdoor burning continue.

For purposes of this Order, “outdoor burning” includes, but is not limited to:
1. The burning of brush, grass, leaves, trees, limbs, trash, debris, rubbish, or other combustible material outdoors;
2. Campfires, bonfires, recreational fires, and other open fires; and
3. Fires contained within a barrel, hopper, pit, container, or other enclosure or semi-enclosure when used for the purpose of burning combustible material.

Full order can be found on the County Website or at: share.hilloemtx.gov/disasterdec090126

09/20/2026

9/20 5:00PM - Rain!

While portions of Northern Hill County are under a Severe Thunderstorm Warning, it is for 60MPH winds. We have much needed rain headed our way. While this storm still won't put a dent in our drought, we welcome any moisture at this point!

09/16/2026