Walker County OEM

09/21/2026

From tailgating to situational awareness, Walker County OEM was back in the EOC this past Saturday supporting operations for the SHSU Homecoming game! 🧡🏈

Our team worked alongside SHSU Emergency Management, SHSU Police Department, Walker County EMS, SHSU Athletics, and other key partners to help maintain situational awareness and support a safe and successful game day.

Great teamwork, a great crowd, and a Bearkat Homecoming win - not a bad way to spend a Saturday!

09/14/2026

📱 Same App. Same Important Information. Fresh New Look!

The Walker County OEM app got a refresh!

You’ll still find the same important notifications, emergency updates, preparedness information, and resources you count on, now with a fresh, updated look designed to make staying informed even easier.

Already have the app? Open it up and check out the new look!

Don’t have it yet? Now is a great time to download the Walker County OEM app and stay connected with important information when it matters most.

09/13/2026

🏈 Bearkat Football is back!

The Walker County Office of Emergency Management was proud to support Emergency Operations Center (EOC) operations during the first SHSU football game of the season.

Our team worked alongside SHSU Emergency Management, SHSU Police Department, Walker County EMS, SHSU Athletics, and other key partners to support coordination, situational awareness, and public safety throughout the event.

Large events like these are a great example of emergency management in action. Behind the scenes, agencies and organizations work together to share information, coordinate resources, and ensure everyone is prepared to respond if needed.

We appreciate the continued partnership and collaboration of everyone involved in supporting a safe and successful game day.

Eat ’Em Up Kats! 🧡💙

09/09/2026

⛈ WEATHER ALERT ⛈

Thunderstorms are moving through our area this afternoon. Strong wind gusts and frequent lightning may accompany these storms.

Residents are encouraged to remain weather aware and use caution as storms move through. Secure loose outdoor items, avoid unnecessary outdoor activity during lightning, and be prepared for rapidly changing conditions.

Continue to monitor local weather updates and have multiple ways to receive alerts.

09/08/2026

⚠ NOTICE: TRIDENT PIPELINE TESTING

Trident Pipeline will be conducting testing again this week in the Davis Road/SH 30 area and the Dodge-Oakhurst/Mann Road area.

Residents in and around these areas may hear occasional increased noise associated with testing operations.

This notice is being shared to make residents aware of the activity.

09/04/2026

⚠️ Notice: Pipeline Cleaning - Davis Rd Area

Trident Pipeline cleaning operations are currently underway in the Davis Rd area and are expected to continue throughout the day and into tomorrow morning.

Residents in and around the area may hear increased noise associated with the cleaning operations during this time. These activities are part of scheduled pipeline maintenance.

This notice is being shared to make residents aware of the ongoing operations and potential noise.

09/01/2026

⛈️ WEATHER UPDATE | Tropical Storm Edouard ⛈️

Walker County OEM continues to monitor Tropical Storm Edouard as the system strengthens and reaches the Texas Coast this afternoon.

A swath of higher rainfall totals is expected across portions of Southeast Texas, with 3-6 inches of rainfall possible in our area and isolated higher amounts possible in some locations. The Flood Watch has also been expanded to include portions of the Piney Woods and Brazos Valley.

Walker County remains under a Flood Watch through 7:00 PM Wednesday, September 2nd.

Walker County OEM is coordinating with our local, regional, and state partners and will continue monitoring conditions throughout the evening/overnight. Additional updates will be provided as needed.

Residents are encouraged to:
▪️ Remain weather-aware
▪️ Monitor trusted sources for updated information
▪️ Use caution in areas that experience heavy rainfall
▪️ Never attempt to drive through flooded roadways.

09/01/2026

Tropical Storm Edouard

And with that, we have the 5th named storm of the Atlantic Hurricane Season. NHC has upgraded TD 5 to Tropical Storm . Max sustained winds are 40 mph. The primary threat is heavy rainfall leading to flash flooding along and east of I-45 throughout Tuesday.