The official account of the Williamson County, TX Office of Emergency Management.
Williamson County, Texas
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⏰ Daylight saving time ends Sunday, Nov. 1! Fall back one hour and check your smoke alarms. 🔋
The Williamson County Fire Marshal’s Office reminds residents to test alarms monthly, replace batteries as recommended and replace alarms every 10 years.
The @TCEQ has issued an Ozone Action Day for tomorrow, Wednesday, Oct. 21.
Help reduce air pollution by driving less, carpooling, avoiding unnecessary vehicle idling and conserving electricity. Refuel in the late afternoon or evening and avoid topping off our gas tank.
💨 The @NWSSanAntonio has issued a wind advisory for WilCo from 4 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16.
North winds of 25 to 30 mph are expected, with gusts of 40 to 50 mph.
Secure outdoor decorations, patio furniture and other loose items.
🚑Behind every number is a person who needs help and a team ready to respond. In September, WilCo EMS recorded:
📞3,349 calls for service
🚑4,248 units dispatched
🏥2,259 patient transports
❤️20 CPR calls
🩸3 blood administrations
Thank you to our EMS crews for their dedication!
🔥 October is Fire Prevention Month!
The WilCo Fire Marshal’s Office reminds you to:
• Make and practice a home escape plan.
• Stay in the kitchen while cooking.
• Keep flammable items 3 feet from heaters.
• Install smoke alarms on every level.
The @TCEQ has issued an Ozone Action Day for tomorrow, Saturday, Oct. 10.
Help reduce air pollution by driving less, carpooling, avoiding unnecessary vehicle idling and conserving electricity.
Refuel in the late afternoon or evening and avoid topping off our gas tank.
BURN BAN LIFTED IN WILLIAMSON COUNTY
The burn ban for unincorporated areas of Williamson County was lifted at 10:37 a.m. today, Oct. 6, 2026.
🔥Use caution with all outdoor burning. State regulations and local requirements still apply.
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Before conducting a controlled burn:
🚒 Contact your local fire department to check whether a burn permit is required.
📞 Call WilCo Communications at 512-864-8282 to report your burn and check for known burning restrictions.
Read more: wilcotx.gov/m/NewsFlash/home…
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.@NWSSanAntonio has issued a Flood Advisory for western Williamson County, beginning at 2:27 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct 2.
Doppler radar indicates heavy rain in western WilCo. Minor flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
📩 Get weather alerts sent to your email or directly to your phone by signing up at warncentraltexas.org
WilCo, know the difference:
🔎 Flood WATCH: Flooding is possible. Be prepared.
⚠️ Flood WARNING: Flooding is happening or imminent. Take action.
Never drive through floodwater. Turn around, don’t drown!
Stay weather aware and sign up for emergency alerts: warncentraltexas.org
.@NWSSanAntonio has issued a Flood Advisory for Williamson County in effect at 10:53 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 1.
Doppler radar indicates heavy rain due to thunderstorms is expected. Minor flooding is anticipated to begin shortly with up to 3 inches of rainfall.
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⚠Weather update, WilCo!
We are still under a Flood Watch.
Please continue to monitor the weather and stay safe.
Rain is in the forecast for WilCo this week.
It’s a good time to review a few flood safety basics:
Stay weather aware & check conditions before you travel.
Never drive through a flooded road. Turn around, don’t drown.
Follow road closures. Never drive around barricades.
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Sign up for local emergency notifications at WarnCentralTexas.org Stay informed: wilcotx.gov/alert
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.@NWSSanAntonio has issued a Flood Watch for Williamson County, beginning Wednesday, Sept. 30, at 7 p.m. through Friday, Oct. 2, at 7 p.m.
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A strong thunderstorm may impact parts of Williamson County through 6:30 p.m., including Round Rock, Cedar Park, Georgetown, Leander, Bartlett, Liberty Hill, Jarrell, Florence, Weir, Andice and Sun City.
Stay weather aware, Wilco!
The @NWSSanAntonio forecasts possible thunderstorms that may impact portions of western Williamson County this evening through 5:45 p.m.
Storms may bring gusty winds, small hail and frequent lightning.
