City of Sour Lake

06/18/2026

📣 Sour Lake City Council Meeting – June 23

The Sour Lake City Council will hold a Special Meeting and Public Hearing on Tuesday, June 23 at 6:00 PM in Council Chambers.

Topics on the agenda include:

✅ Consider updating Sour Lake branding, presented by SLED

✅ Approval of the 2025 annual financial audit

✅ Proposed fee schedule updates

✅ Municipal Court Judge appointment discussion and possible action

✅ Public hearing and consideration of a variance request for a nursery/greenhouse at 415 Mitchell

As always, residents are encouraged to attend, stay informed, and participate with your local government in these decisions. Public comment is welcomed at the beginning of the meeting.

Full agenda can be found here: https://www.cityofsourlake.com/council-agendas-minutes

06/17/2026

06/16/2026

FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Pine Island Bayou near Sour Lake.

* WHEN...From this afternoon until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 29.0 feet, Moderate lowland flooding will occur.
Water covers roads in Bevil Oaks.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1:45 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 25.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this afternoon and continue rising to a crest of 27.1 feet early Friday morning.
- Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

06/16/2026

959 AM CDT Tue. Jun. 16, 2026, FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Pine Island Bayou near Sour Lake.

* WHEN...From this evening until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 25.0 feet, Water inundates roads in lowland areas
near the river. Low spots on Old Sour Lake Road are under water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:45 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 24.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late this evening and continue rising to a crest of 26.8 feet
Friday morning.
- Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

06/15/2026

06/15/2026

Please note: Our regularly scheduled meeting for this month has been rescheduled to June 23.

06/15/2026

🚨 FLOOD WATCH ISSUED FOR HARDIN COUNTY AND SOUTHEAST TEXAS 🚨

The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for Hardin County and surrounding areas from 7:00 AM Monday, June 15, 2026 through Wednesday morning, June 17, 2026.

🌧️ What to Expect
A stalled cold front combined with abundant Gulf moisture will bring multiple rounds of heavy rainfall to Southeast Texas through early Wednesday. Rainfall totals of 2 to 5 inches are expected across the area, with isolated locations potentially receiving 6 to 10 inches.

⚠️ Flooding Concerns
Heavy rainfall occurring over a short period of time may lead to:
• Flash flooding of streets and roadways
• Flooding of low-lying and poor drainage areas
• Rising water levels in creeks, streams, and rivers
• Urban flooding where runoff overwhelms drainage systems

📍 Areas Included
Hardin, Tyler, Jasper, Newton, Jefferson, and Orange Counties are included in the Flood Watch.

🚗 Safety Reminders
• Never drive through flooded roadways. Remember: Turn Around, Don't Drown
• Monitor local weather forecasts and emergency alerts.
• Have multiple ways to receive warnings, especially overnight.
• Be prepared to move to higher ground if flooding develops near your location.
• Secure outdoor items and avoid unnecessary travel during periods of heavy rainfall.

📱 Stay informed by monitoring updates from the Hardin County Office of Emergency Management, the National Weather Service Lake Charles, and local media outlets. Additional rainfall may continue beyond Wednesday, and the Flood Watch could be extended if conditions warrant.

06/12/2026

Happy Friday, y’all!

We hope you’re having a GREAT summer. One quick note though…

06/06/2026

🌀 HURRICANE SEASON IS HERE – ARE YOU READY? 🌀

The 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season is underway, and now is the time to prepare before a storm threatens Southeast Texas.

Hardin County residents are encouraged to take simple steps today that can make a big difference when severe weather approaches:

✅ Make a Plan – Discuss evacuation routes, shelter locations, and communication plans with your family.

✅ Build a Disaster Supply Kit – Include enough water, food, medications, batteries, flashlights, and essential supplies to sustain your household for several days.

✅ Stay Informed – Monitor trusted weather sources and sign up for emergency alerts.

✅ Help Your Neighbors – Check on elderly family members, individuals with disabilities, and others who may need assistance before, during, or after a storm.

According to preparedness guidance from Texas Ready, every Texan should know their risks, have an emergency plan, prepare an emergency kit, and stay informed throughout hurricane season.

🌐 Learn more and access preparedness resources at: TexasReady.gov

Remember:
🚗 Know your evacuation route before it is needed.
🔋 Charge devices when severe weather is forecast.
📄 Keep important documents in a waterproof container.
⛽ Maintain fuel in your vehicles during hurricane season.
🌊 Never drive through flooded roadways—Turn Around, Don't Drown®.

The best time to prepare is before a storm is in the Gulf.

Hardin County Office of Emergency Management
Preparing Today for a Safer Tomorrow