Nacogdoches County Emergency Management Office

10/16/2026

🚩 RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT TODAY — FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16

The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a Red Flag Warning for Nacogdoches County from 10:00 AM today until 1:00 AM Saturday, October 17. A Wind Advisory is also in effect through early Saturday morning.

A strong cold front is bringing gusty north winds and much drier air into East Texas, creating conditions that could allow wildfires to start and spread rapidly.

🌬️ What to Expect:

* North winds of 10–20 mph, with gusts up to 35 mph.
* Relative humidity dropping to approximately 25–35%.
* Increased potential for rapid wildfire spread.

🔥 Please Help Prevent Wildfires:

* Avoid outdoor burning, including brush piles and campfires.
* Avoid activities that could create sparks near dry vegetation.
* Do not park vehicles on dry grass.
* Properly dispose of ci******es and other smoking materials.

A Red Flag Warning means weather conditions are favorable for fires to spread quickly if one starts.

Although winds are expected to decrease over the weekend, dry conditions will continue, and fire danger may remain elevated.

Please use extra caution outdoors and help protect our community.

🚒 We also want to thank the dedicated men and women of our volunteer fire departments throughout Nacogdoches County. These volunteers give their time to protect our communities and stand ready to respond when needed. We appreciate their continued dedication and service, especially during periods of increased fire danger.

One of the best ways to show our appreciation is to do our part to prevent fires before they start.

For the latest weather information, visit https://www.weather.gov/shv.

10/15/2026

🔥⚠️ FIRE WEATHER WATCH – INCREASED WILDFIRE DANGER FRIDAY & SATURDAY ⚠️🔥

Nacogdoches County | October 15–17, 2026

The National Weather Service has issued a Fire Weather Watch for Nacogdoches County from Friday morning through late Friday night.

A strong cold front moving through East Texas will bring gusty north winds and rapidly decreasing humidity. Combined with dry vegetation, these conditions will increase the potential for wildfires to start and spread rapidly.

🌬️ Friday, October 16 – Greatest Concern

* North winds of 10–20 mph, with gusts up to 30 mph.
* Relative humidity dropping to approximately 25–40% across the region.
* Increased potential for fires to ignite and spread quickly.

🍂 Saturday, October 17 – Continued Fire Danger

* Cooler temperatures, but north winds of 10–15 mph are expected.
* Texas A&M Forest Service forecasts indicate elevated fire danger will continue across portions of East Texas.
* Residents should continue taking precautions even after the Fire Weather Watch expires.

🚫 HELP PREVENT WILDFIRES:

✅ Avoid outdoor burning, particularly Friday and Saturday.
✅ Postpone welding, mowing, and other activities that could create sparks.
✅ Keep vehicles and equipment off dry grass.
✅ Properly extinguish and dispose of ci******es.
✅ Monitor weather conditions, fire restrictions, and additional warnings.

⚠️ What is a Fire Weather Watch?

A Fire Weather Watch means critical fire weather conditions are possible.

Remember: Cooler temperatures do not necessarily mean lower wildfire danger. Strong winds, low humidity, and dry vegetation can create conditions where fires spread rapidly.

Please use extra caution Friday and throughout the weekend to help protect our community.

Stay Aware. Stay Prepared. Stay Informed.

📍 National Weather Service: https://www.weather.gov/shv/fireweather
📍 Texas A&M Forest Service: https://ticc.tamu.edu/PredictiveServices/

10/05/2026

Nacogdoches County Burn Ban Lifted 10/5/2026
The August 11th burn ban, restricting outdoor burning in the unincorporated area of Nacogdoches County, has been lifted effective immediately by County Judge Chris Bentley.

Officials urge community members who choose to burn items to do so with caution. Residents should not burn in windy conditions or leave any fires unattended. Report controlled burns to the non-emergency dispatch line at 559-2607.

09/11/2026

📢 Nacogdoches County Needs Your Input! 📢

Nacogdoches County and the City of Nacogdoches are updating our Hazard Mitigation Action Plans, and we want to hear from you!

This plan helps us identify hazards that could affect our community and find ways to reduce risks to people, homes, businesses, and property.

📝 Please take a few minutes to complete our survey and share your thoughts. Your feedback will help us better understand the concerns and needs of our community.

🔗 Take the survey here: https://tinyurl.com/NacogdochesHMAP

Your input matters! Help us make Nacogdoches County a safer and stronger community.

08/11/2026

UPDATE 10/5/2026 BURN BAN LIFTED

Nacogdoches County Commissioners issued an Order Restricting Outdoor Burning during today’s regularly scheduled meeting. The ban prohibits outdoor burning in unincorporated parts of the county for 90 days unless lifted sooner.
The ban does NOT apply to outdoor cooking provided the grill or smoker is placed on a concrete, gravel or dirt surface at least 5 feet away from any combustible materials.
Violations of the ban are a Class-C misdemeanor.

06/15/2026

There is an increased risk for locally heavy rainfall and flash flooding across the majority of the region today and tonight, particularly deep east Texas into Louisiana. New rainfall accumulations of 2 to 5 inches are possible. Within the Moderate Risk area, there is a 40% chance of flash flooding within 25 miles of any given location.

06/15/2026

Nacogdoches County is under a Flash Flood Warning until 1:15 CDT.

At 1014 AM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated
thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Flash
flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Nacogdoches, Garrison, Trawick, Melrose, Woden, Martinsville,
Douglass, Sacul, Cushing, Appleby, Chireno, Looneyville and
Lilbert.

La Nana and Bonita Creek will continue to quickly rise to near flood
stage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Flash Flood Warning including Nacogdoches TX, Garrison TX and Cushing TX until 1:15 PM CDT. La Nana and Bonita Creek will continue to quickly rise to near flood stage.

05/10/2026

Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible again across the entire region late this afternoon, continuing into the evening and overnight hours. Damaging wind gusts, large hail and an isolated tornado or two will be the main threats.

05/01/2026

Additional rainfall totals over the next 24 hours will largely range between 1-2 inches for areas along and south of I-20, with isolated higher totals of closer to 3 inches south of I-20. Rainfall may become excessive at times and result in flooding of low-lying and poor drainage areas, mainly this afternoon before rainfall rates begin to diminish this evening.

04/30/2026

Rain chances, and for that matter, rain totals will continue climbing over the next 48 hours, especially south of the I-20 Corridor. Some of this rainfall could become excessive, possibly resulting in flooding of flood prone and poor drainage areas.