Irion County Sheriff's Office

Irion County Sheriff's Office Irion County Sheriff's Office is the law enforcement agency in the county of Irion, covering Mertzon, Barnhart, Sherwood and our county in its entirety.

This is the official page for the Irion County Sheriff's Office
* This page is not monitored 24/7 *
In Case of Emergency, call 9-1-1
For non-emergency report, call (325)835-2551
[email protected]
Alt : 835-2307 835-2212 835-2307 277-9769 We enforce criminal law and traffic law. We answer 911 calls for Irion and Sterling counties and cover radio traffic for both counties, which in

cludes EMS and fire departments. Irion County does not have an active jail located in the county but we do have a contract with Tom Green County to hold our prisoners. You can contact the The Tom Green County Jail at (325)659-6597.

06/06/2026

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service San Angelo TX
918 PM CDT Fri Jun 5 2026

TXZ064-071-072-076-077-060315-
Irion TX-Schleicher TX-Tom Green TX-Crockett TX-Sterling TX-
918 PM CDT Fri Jun 5 2026
..STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT WESTERN SCHLEICHER...SOUTHEASTERN
STERLING...WESTERN TOM GREEN...NORTHEASTERN CROCKETT AND IRION
COUNTIES THROUGH 1015 PM CDT...

At 917 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 15 miles northwest of Arden to 8 miles north of Us-190 Near The Crockett-Sutton County Line to near Ozona. Movement was northeast at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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...
Mertzon, Ozona, Arden, Barnhart, Water Valley, Sherwood, The
Intersection Of Us 190 And Highway 163, Us-67 Near The Irion-
Tom Green County Line, Us-87 Near The Coke-Tom Green County Line, and Us-190 Near The Crockett-
Sutton County Line.

This includes Interstate 10 between Mile Markers 357 and 377.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.

These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

06/06/2026

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service San Angelo TX
835 PM CDT Fri Jun 5 2026

Irion TX-
835 PM CDT Fri Jun 5 2026
..A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHERN IRION COUNTY THROUGH 915 PM CDT...

At 835 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12 miles north of Barnhart, moving northeast at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northern Irion
County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

06/06/2026

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service San Angelo TX
810 PM CDT Fri Jun 5 2026

TXZ071-076-060215-
Irion TX-Crockett TX-
810 PM CDT Fri Jun 5 2026
..STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT EASTERN CROCKETT AND SOUTHERN IRION COUNTIES THROUGH 915 PM CDT...

At 810 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles southwest of Barnhart to near The Intersection Of I-10 And Highway 405 to 9 miles northeast of Terrell County Gas Plant. Movement was northeast at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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...
Mertzon, Ozona, Barnhart, Sherwood, The Intersection Of Ranch Road 2083 And Highway 405, The Intersection Of Us 190 And Highway 163, I-10 Near The Crockett-Pecos County Line, Ft Lancaster, The Intersection Of I-10 And Highway 405, and The Intersection Of I-10 And Highway 290.

This includes Interstate 10 between Mile Markers 328 and 366.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.

These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

05/23/2026

Howdy Neighbors,
Arden/853 is passable. There is water across the road at the usual low water crossings, running swiftly, but definitely passable. No other issues going that way.

05/23/2026

FOUND! Aeden dog has returned home!

Lost Dog: Female Red/White short haired pointer, 11yrs old, name is Aeden..missing from James Ave. Please contact Sheriff's Office

05/23/2026

ATTENTION: Arden Rd / FM 853 at Rocky Creek is flooded. Reports are saying about 2ft of water flowing across the road. Please do not attempt driving thru the water. Be Smart. Be Safe.

05/21/2026

UPDATE***
TXDoT has removed the tree from Ranch Road 72. The road is clear for two way traffic.

05/21/2026

Attention: There is a tree down on 72 before high bridge on the Sherwood side. TXDOT has been notified. Please use caution or choose alternate route.

05/19/2026

ROAD CONDITIONS:

- 05/19 18:23 County Road 401 (onto Rocker B Ranch) is flooded and impassable

05/19/2026

Howdy neighbors,
update: Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 11PM
The National Weather Service once again is issuing a Severe Thunderstorm warning likely to affect South Central Sterling County, NW Tom Green County, and Northern Irion until 4:30. Update: the Severe Thunderstorm Watch will be until 11PM
60MPH wind gusts. Hail. Expect wind and hail damage if the storm moves South and hits us.
Y'all know the drill, it's Spring in West Central Texas. We got this. Be safe.

Address

114 W. Sherwood Avenue/P. O. Box 17
Mertzon, TX
76941

Telephone

+13258352551

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