Atascosa County Fire Marshal / Office of Emergency Management

06/02/2026

Hurricane season is officially underway, and the best time to prepare is now.

When a hurricane is on its way, stores quickly run low on water, batteries, generators, fuel, and other essential supplies. Taking a few simple steps today can help reduce stress and keep your family safe if severe weather threatens our area later this season.

You can visit the Texas Division of Emergency Management and Ready.gov page for additional essential information. Take a few minutes to review your emergency supplies, update your kit, and make sure your family is prepared.

A little preparation today can make a big difference tomorrow. Stay safe, stay connected with local alerts, and have a great summer.

It's the official start of Atlantic Hurricane Season.🌀

Texans, it’s time to get ready y’all. Hurricane season runs June 1st through November 30th.

Pack a kit. Make a plan. Practice that plan.

Stay informed and be prepared before the next big storm: tdem.texas.gov/prepare

06/02/2026

Hello Unincorporated Atascosa County,
Burning is recommended until 5:00 PM today, Tuesday, June 2, 2026.
The following rules still apply to open burning (while not in a burn ban) as required by TCEQ:
• Fires may not begin until 1 hour after sunrise.
• Fires must be extinguished 1 hour prior to sunset.
• The fire must be always monitored.
• A water source must be readily available.
• The pile can be no larger than a 10 x 10.
• Only organic materials can be burned. (Trees, Branches, Shrubs, Grass, Vegetation and Household Trash).
• Burning of Illegal Materials such as construction equipment, pallets, shingles, wire, and others are NOT PERMITTED!
o This is still a citable offense for “Illegal Burning”. A citation can be written by any duly sworn peace officer.
Call the Atascosa County Sheriff's Office at 830-769-3434 so they can put you down in their log book.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to my office at 830-769-2029.

06/01/2026

Hello Unincorporated Atascosa County,
Burning is recommended until 5:00 PM today, Monday, June 1, 2026.
The following rules still apply to open burning (while not in a burn ban) as required by TCEQ:
• Fires may not begin until 1 hour after sunrise.
• Fires must be extinguished 1 hour prior to sunset.
• The fire must be always monitored.
• A water source must be readily available.
• The pile can be no larger than a 10 x 10.
• Only organic materials can be burned. (Trees, Branches, Shrubs, Grass, Vegetation and Household Trash).
• Burning of Illegal Materials such as construction equipment, pallets, shingles, wire, and others are NOT PERMITTED!
o This is still a citable offense for “Illegal Burning”. A citation can be written by any duly sworn peace officer.
Call the Atascosa County Sheriff's Office at 830-769-3434 so they can put you down in their log book.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to my office at 830-769-2029.

05/29/2026

Hello Unincorporated Atascosa County,
Burning is recommended until 5:00 PM today, Friday, May 29, 2026.
The following rules still apply to open burning (while not in a burn ban) as required by TCEQ:
• Fires may not begin until 1 hour after sunrise.
• Fires must be extinguished 1 hour prior to sunset.
• The fire must be always monitored.
• A water source must be readily available.
• The pile can be no larger than a 10 x 10.
• Only organic materials can be burned. (Trees, Branches, Shrubs, Grass, Vegetation and Household Trash).
• Burning of Illegal Materials such as construction equipment, pallets, shingles, wire, and others are NOT PERMITTED!
o This is still a citable offense for “Illegal Burning”. A citation can be written by any duly sworn peace officer.
Call the Atascosa County Sheriff's Office at 830-769-3434 so they can put you down in their log book.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to my office at 830-769-2029.

05/28/2026

Good morning! The average rainfall in May for Jourdanton is approximately 3.5 inches. This year we have received nearly double at 6.62 inches! How much rain did y'all get in your area this past weekend? ⛈️
Drop your totals and location in the comments! ⬇️

05/28/2026

Hello Unincorporated Atascosa County,
Burning is recommended until 5:00 PM today, Thursday, May 28, 2026.
The following rules still apply to open burning (while not in a burn ban) as required by TCEQ:
• Fires may not begin until 1 hour after sunrise.
• Fires must be extinguished 1 hour prior to sunset.
• The fire must be always monitored.
• A water source must be readily available.
• The pile can be no larger than a 10 x 10.
• Only organic materials can be burned. (Trees, Branches, Shrubs, Grass, Vegetation and Household Trash).
• Burning of Illegal Materials such as construction equipment, pallets, shingles, wire, and others are NOT PERMITTED!
o This is still a citable offense for “Illegal Burning”. A citation can be written by any duly sworn peace officer.
Call the Atascosa County Sheriff's Office at 830-769-3434 so they can put you down in their log book.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to my office at 830-769-2029.

05/27/2026

05/27/2026

Hello Unincorporated Atascosa County,
Burning is recommended until 5:00 PM today, Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
The following rules still apply to open burning (while not in a burn ban) as required by TCEQ:
• Fires may not begin until 1 hour after sunrise.
• Fires must be extinguished 1 hour prior to sunset.
• The fire must be always monitored.
• A water source must be readily available.
• The pile can be no larger than a 10 x 10.
• Only organic materials can be burned. (Trees, Branches, Shrubs, Grass, Vegetation and Household Trash).
• Burning of Illegal Materials such as construction equipment, pallets, shingles, wire, and others are NOT PERMITTED!
o This is still a citable offense for “Illegal Burning”. A citation can be written by any duly sworn peace officer.
Call the Atascosa County Sheriff's Office at 830-769-3434 so they can put you down in their log book.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to my office at 830-769-2029.

05/27/2026

Expired: The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for May 26 at 7:55PM CDT until May 26 at 11:00PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX - Atascosa County

Effective: 07:55 PM CDT on 05/26/2026
Expires: 11:00 PM CDT on 05/26/2026

The National Weather Service in Austin/San Antonio has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Southwestern Atascosa County in south central Texas... * Until 1100 PM CDT.

* At 755 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding.

IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Pleasanton, Jourdanton, Charlotte, Christine, Dobrowolski, Davis and Hindes.

Instructions: Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Move to higher ground now. Act quickly to protect your life.

Target Area: Atascosa, TX