Ellis County Emergency Management

06/02/2026

UPDATE #3 | 5:00 PM 🚨

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is now in effect until 6:00 PM CDT for Northwestern Ellis County

Storms may produce wind gusts up to 60 mph and hail up to 1 inch in diameter.

If you’re in the warned area, move indoors and stay weather aware as these storms continue moving through North Texas.

Weather Update #2 (3:50 PM) A Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect until 4:30 PM CDT for northeastern Ellis County, southwestern Kaufman County, and southeastern Dallas County.

The strongest storm continues to produce up to 1.00” hail and wind gusts up to 60 mph.

Hey Ellis County — Weather Update #1 (3:33 PM)

A Special Weather Statement has been issued for portions of southern Ellis County through 4:30 PM CDT.

Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of southeastern Hill, northwestern Limestone, southern Ellis, and Navarro Counties this afternoon. Expect brief heavy rainfall, gusty winds, frequent lightning, and small hail with the strongest storms.

As always, we welcome your weather photos and reports in the comments. Your reports help provide real-time information from across the county.

05/25/2026

Hey Ellis County — New Advisory🚨

New event. Flood Advisory from 5/25/2026 4:41 PM to 6:45 PM CDT for Ellis County, TX.

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for portions of Ellis County until 4:45 PM.

Main threats with this storm:
• Wind gusts up to 60 MPH
• Quarter-size hail (1”)

If you’re in the warned area, move indoors and avoid being outside during the strongest part of the storm. Secure loose outdoor items and use caution if traveling.

We’ll continue to monitor conditions and share updates as needed. Stay weather aware this afternoon. ⛈️

05/24/2026

Hey Ellis County — Update #1 | 4 PM 🌩️

Latest from our friends at the NWS: scattered showers and thunderstorms continue to develop across North Texas this afternoon, with a few stronger storms moving near portions of NE Ellis County.

Main hazards with the stronger cells include:
• Wind gusts up to 60 mph
• Quarter size hail
• Frequent lightning
• Brief heavy rainfall

We’re also watching additional development west of I-35 that could continue moving into the area through the evening hours.

As always, keep an eye on changing conditions and feel free to share pictures or reports in the comments to help keep us informed.

05/23/2026

If you’re a night owl scrolling tonight, keep an eye out over the next hour if you’re in the below areas. 👀⛈️

We always welcome pictures in the comments — it helps our office see in real time where impacts may be happening across the county.

SPSFWD from 5/23/2026 1:29 AM to 2:30 AM CDT for Ellis County, TX:

Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of southeastern Wise, Johnson, Denton, eastern Parker, Tarrant, northwestern Ellis, western Collin, Dallas, and northeastern Hood Counties through 2:30 AM CDT.

05/19/2026

SPSFWD from 5/19/2026 4:04 PM to 4:45 PM CDT for Ellis County, TX: Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of eastern Johnson, northeastern Bosque, northwestern Hill and northwestern Ellis Counties through 445 PM CDT.

05/14/2026

Residents of Plymouth Dr. and Jamestown in Ennis ONLY — please be advised of an active issue in your area. Please follow official City updates and guidance as information becomes available.

🚨 EMERGENCY NOTICE: GAS LEAK 🚨

The City of Ennis is currently responding to a gas leak in the Colonial Estates area (Plymouth DR and Jamestown). For safety, Oncor Electric will be turning off power, which is expected to affect approximately 40–50 homes.

Please avoid the area and follow all instructions from first responders. Police and Fire Department officials may issue evacuation alerts—listen carefully for their guidance and follow any directions immediately.

Utility crews and emergency personnel are actively working to resolve the situation safely. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

Thank you for your cooperation as we work to keep our community safe.

05/06/2026

Last week, our Emergency Manager deployed to support Parker County Office of Emergency Management through an Emergency Management Support Team, assisting operations at the county’s Emergency Operations Center.

During the deployment the team helped staff with donation management efforts and served as a liaison at the Disaster Assistance Center.

Opportunities like this allow us to support our neighboring communities while also learning firsthand from the dedicated teams working tirelessly to help their residents recover and rebuild. We’re grateful for the chance to serve alongside them.

05/03/2026

Water Notice Update – Grande Casa Area 💧
The Boil Water Notice has been lifted for customers in the Grande Casa area surrounding 543 Grande Casa Road.

Notice: This boil water notice was only applicable to the Grande Casa area south of Highway 66, outside the city limits of Waxahachie and Maypearl.

Water quality testing confirmed the water is safe for normal use. Residents should flush household water lines (hot and cold) for 5 minutes, flush toilets, discard 3 batches of ice, and clean or replace water filters before use.

If you notice discolored or unusual-smelling water, contact CSWR-Texas Customer Support at 1-866-301-7725.

Water Notice Update

The boil water notice has been lifted as of May 2, 2026 after corrective actions were completed and water quality testing confirmed the water is safe for normal use.

Customers are encouraged to flush household water lines (hot and cold) for 5 minutes, flush toilets, discard 3 batches of ice, and clean ice bins/filters before use.

If you notice discolored or unusual-smelling water, contact CSWR-Texas Customer Support at 1-866-301-7725 or [email protected].

The Grande Casa Water System in Ellis County, which serves 167 residents, is currently under a Boil Water Notice issued under guidance from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. The affected area, surrounding 543 Grande Casa Road, is located south of Highway 66 and outside the city limits of Waxahachie and Maypearl.

The water system has submitted sampling for laboratory testing. Once test results are reviewed and accepted by TCEQ, the notice can be rescinded and normal water use restored.

05/03/2026

Our next storm system will bring the potential for scattered thunderstorms along and ahead of a cold front late Tuesday evening into Wednesday afternoon. A few storms may be strong to severe, so keep an eye on the weather and be sure you have multiple ways to receive warnings should one be issued for your community!

04/29/2026

Water Notice Update

The boil water notice has been lifted as of May 2, 2026 after corrective actions were completed and water quality testing confirmed the water is safe for normal use.

Customers are encouraged to flush household water lines (hot and cold) for 5 minutes, flush toilets, discard 3 batches of ice, and clean ice bins/filters before use.

If you notice discolored or unusual-smelling water, contact CSWR-Texas Customer Support at 1-866-301-7725 or [email protected].

The Grande Casa Water System in Ellis County, which serves 167 residents, is currently under a Boil Water Notice issued under guidance from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. The affected area, surrounding 543 Grande Casa Road, is located south of Highway 66 and outside the city limits of Waxahachie and Maypearl.

The water system has submitted sampling for laboratory testing. Once test results are reviewed and accepted by TCEQ, the notice can be rescinded and normal water use restored.