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08/15/2025

Please prepare for situations such as these and have a plan for major storms.

04/07/2025

In light of the recent storms affecting our area, we wanted to revisit a previous post regarding the Texas Department of Emergency Management's iSTAT reporting.

iSTAT reporting allows individuals affected by the storm to report damages directly to TDEM. The information reported is analyzed and helps when possible future allocations are made to the area for repair.

To complete your iSTAT report visit damage.tdem.texas.gov and complete the survey for the "March 26-30 Severe Weather" event.

01/17/2025

From the National Weather Service regarding next week's weather event. A reminder to please keep our furry friends indoors as well.

05/08/2024

Do you know what to do when a storm threatens? Prepare for hurricane season by taking the time now to understand the actions needed when time is of the essence.
noaa.gov/get-moving-when-storm-threatens

05/07/2024

Prepare for hurricane season by knowing how to understand forecasts. They can tell you a lot about what is expected, including the storm’s paths, rainfall amounts, wind speeds, and more. There is a lot of information available days ahead of a storm, and it is important to understand what it means. noaa.gov/understand-forecast-information

05/06/2024

Are you ready for hurricane season? May 5-11 is National Hurrican Preparedness Week.

The best time to prepare for hurricanes is BEFORE hurricane season begins. Know your risk and avoid having to rush through potentially life-saving preparations by waiting until it’s too late. Get your disaster supplies while the shelves are still stocked, and get that insurance checkup early, as flood insurance requires a 30-day waiting period. noaa.gov/prepare-before-hurricane-season

04/23/2023

The NWS has issued a sever weather warning for this area. Please take shelter during the storm.

06/22/2021

‼I MPORTANT WEATHER NOTICE ‼
The National Weather Service in Brownsville has issued a
▶ Flood Advisory for Poor Drainage Areas for Northwestern Cameron County in deep south Texas and South Central Willacy County in deep south Texas until 1:30 PM CDT.
▶ At 11:35 AM CDT, doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Overflowing poor drainage areas will cause minor flooding in the advisory area.
▶ Some locations that will experience flooding include Harlingen, San Benito, Rio Hondo, Palm Valley, Brownsville, Primera, Combes, Valley International Airport, Harlingen Fire Department, Harlingen Soccer Complex, Marine Military Academy, Rio Hondo City Hall, Texas State Technical College Harlingen, Harlingen Arts And Heritage Museum, Rio Hondo Junior High School, Rio Hondo Elementary School, Treasure Hills Golf Club, Rio Hondo High School, San Benito Veterans Memorial Academy and McCullough Park.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
▶ Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
▶ Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

05/19/2021

Due to heavy rains causing flooding to streets, please use caution while traveling and only travel if necessary until the weather event passes and waters subside.

05/18/2021

** UPDATED rainfall amounts** Widespread showers and thunderstorms are still expected to produce heavy rain across the area, with at least some areas of flooding likely. Showers and storms may begin in Starr and Zapata counties during the pre-dawn hours tonight, but timing window for heaviest rain should focus from mid-morning into the evening on Wednesday. Look for widespread accumulations of 2 to 4 inches through Thursday. 5+ inches of rain may fall in spots across the northern Ranchlands, with isolated 4 inch totals possible in the Lower Rio Grande Valley.

05/16/2021

The time to prepare for a hurricane is NOW, before the season begins. Once you’re under pressure, having a written plan will take the guesswork out of what you need to do to protect you and your family.

Know where you will ride out the storm and get your supplies now. You don’t want to be standing in long lines when a Hurricane Watch is issued. Those supplies that you need will probably be sold out by the time you reach the front of the line.

Being prepared now will mean the difference between your being a hurricane victim and a hurricane survivor.
ready.gov/make-a-plan

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401 N Sam Houston Boulevard
San Benito, TX
78586

Telephone

+19563613880

Website

http://www.cityofsanbenito.com/

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