Grimes County Emergency Management

At 831 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Fred to near Splendora to 6 miles north of Todd Mission. Movement was southeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size 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... Conroe, Huntsville, Cleveland, Willis, Livingston, Pinehurst, The Woodlands, Oak Ridge North, Shepherd, Panorama Village, Shenandoah, Splendora, Patton Village, Roman Forest, Magnolia, Woodbranch, Cut And Shoot, New Waverly, Daisetta, and Coldspring.

1221 PM CDT Thu Apr 30 2026
..FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...A portion of southeast Texas, including the following
areas, Austin, Brazos, Burleson, Coastal Harris, Colorado, Fort
Bend, Grimes, Inland Harris, Madison, Montgomery, Northern
Liberty, Polk, San Jacinto, Southern Liberty, Trinity, Walker,
Waller, Washington and Wharton.

* WHEN...From late tonight through late Friday night.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Waves of showers and storms will produce localized high rain
rates and the potential for several inches of rain in a short
time period.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.

🚨 **EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS SALES TAX HOLIDAY** 🚨
📅 **April 25–27, 2026**

Be ready before disaster strikes! From hurricanes to floods and wildfires, preparation is key. During this limited-time **Sales Tax Holiday**, you can stock up on essential emergency supplies **TAX FREE**!

🕛 **Starts:** 12:01 a.m. Saturday, April 25
🕛 **Ends:** Midnight Monday, April 27

🛒 **WHAT YOU CAN BUY TAX-FREE:**

✅ **Under $3,000**
• Portable generators

✅ **Under $300**
• Emergency ladders
• Hurricane shutters

✅ **Under $75**
• Batteries (AAA, AA, C, D, 6V, 9V)
• Flashlights, lanterns & candles
• First aid kits
• Fire extinguishers
• Coolers (non-electric)
• Carbon monoxide & smoke detectors
• Radios (battery-powered, weather band)
• Phone chargers & backup batteries
• Tarps & plastic sheeting
• Axes, hatchets, fuel containers & more

💡 *Bonus:* Many self-care items like hand sanitizer and antibacterial wipes are **always tax-free** when labeled with Drug Facts.

🚫 **NOT INCLUDED:**
• Toilet paper, gloves, cleaning supplies
• Camping gear, chainsaws, tents
• Car batteries, ladders over limits
• Repair parts or related services

🛍️ **SHOP YOUR WAY:**
In-store, online, or by phone — just make sure your purchase is completed during the holiday window!

⚠️ **IMPORTANT:**
Shipping & delivery fees count toward the item price. If it goes over the limit, tax applies.

💸 **PAID TAX BY MISTAKE?**
You can request a refund from the seller or file directly with the Comptroller.

📞 **Need Help?**
Call: 800-252-5555

Don’t wait until it’s too late — prepare now and save! 🌀🔥🌧️

Flood Watch issued for Grimes County extending to tomorrow.