Goodrich Volunteer Fire Department

06/02/2026

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
613 PM CDT Tue Jun 2 2026

San Jacinto TX-Madison TX-Walker TX-Grimes TX-Polk TX-Houston TX-Trinity TX-
613 PM CDT Tue Jun 2 2026

STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT SOUTHERN TRINITY...NORTHEASTERN GRIMES...NORTHWESTERN SAN JACINTO...SOUTHWESTERN HOUSTON...SOUTHEASTERN MADISON...POLK AND WALKER COUNTIES THROUGH 645 PM CDT...

At 612 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms 7 miles south of Groveton, or 18 miles northwest of
Livingston, moving southwest at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.

Locations impacted include...
Huntsville, Livingston, Trinity, Onalaska, Corrigan, Groveton, Point
Blank, Riverside, Seven Oaks, Sebastopol, Alabama-Coushatta
Reservation, West Livingston, Lake Livingston State Park, Crabbs
Prairie, Leggett, Moscow, and Oakhurst.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

06/02/2026

Threats This Evening:

Chance of strong to severe storms this evening.

High Winds Possible, Some storms may produce hail.

06/02/2026

2026 ATLANTIC HURRICANE SEASON BEGINS

Attention: Polk County!

The 2026 Hurricane Season begins today (June 1st).
A little prep today can make a big difference tomorrow.

Be Ready, Stay Ready!

See the hurricane tips flyer below for more information.

05/28/2026

The Trinity River Authority (TRA) is aware of a video circulating online regarding Lake Livingston Dam. TRA routinely monitors and evaluates the condition and performance of the dam in coordination with engineering professionals, regulatory agencies and technical experts.

There is no indication the structural integrity of Lake Livingston Dam has been compromised. Current inspection findings, monitoring information and engineering evaluations do not support claims of sudden or dangerous structural movement at the dam.

Following the historic flooding events of spring 2024 and the completion of emergency spillway stabilization work, additional monitoring and evaluation measures were implemented pursuant to regulatory requirements. These efforts build upon longstanding monitoring programs that include survey benchmarks and ongoing inspections designed to identify and track any meaningful changes in dam conditions over time. Information presented in the online video appears inconsistent with verified inspection records, established monitoring data and direct engineering observations collected during those efforts.

Construction activities associated with the emergency response and stabilization work were completed in January 2025. Following completion of those repairs, the Emergency Action Plan status was downgraded from “Potential Failure Watch” to “Watch Condition.” This status is not related to any observed structural failure or instability at the dam. Instead, it reflects the need for planned long-term spillway improvements based on updated studies of extreme flooding scenarios, including events larger than those experienced during Hurricane Harvey.

TRA continues to work closely with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, the Texas Division of Emergency Management, the East Texas Electrical Cooperative, Inc., the City of Houston and expert engineering consultants on the evaluation, design and implementation of permanent spillway improvements.

During the 89th Legislative Session, the Texas Legislature appropriated funding to assist with those improvements as part of continued investment in critical Texas water infrastructure and long-term water security. Design of permanent improvements is currently underway, with construction anticipated to begin in 2027.

TRA remains committed to transparency and public safety and will continue providing updates as additional information becomes available. For more information, visit www.trinityra.org/LakeLivingstonUpdates

05/27/2026

05/27/2026

Tonight’s weekly training with the Goorich Volunteer Fire Department focused on introducing members to the topic and conducting a refresher on PPE and SCBA operations. Firefighters reviewed the proper use, inspection, and maintenance of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), along with SCBA safety procedures, air management, emergency protocols, and operational best practices in hazardous environments. The training helped build confidence and reinforce the importance of safety, preparedness, and teamwork on the fireground.

05/27/2026

05/26/2026

Hurricane season begins June 1, and now is the time for Texans to prepare. DPS encourages everyone to make an emergency plan, review evacuation routes, fuel vehicles, prepare for pets and loved ones with special needs, and pack an emergency kit before the need is urgent.

Click here: https://bit.ly/4dwrObk to read our full list of items for your emergency kit. And always remember: Turn Around, Don’t Drown.

05/26/2026

Heaviest rainfall should be early Wednesday morning

05/25/2026

Polk County’s Runoff Election Goodrich Location.

Tuesday May 26, 2026
Goodrich Community Center
1003 Loop 393
Goodrich, Texas 77336
Hours 7am until 7pm

This is your final opportunity to vote in this runoff.