Hall County hurricane guide¶
In Texas the County Judge directs emergency management. Hall County does not publish an emergency management page, and the County Judge's office is at the courthouse in Memphis. The county is in the Panhandle, but the remains of a tropical storm can still bring heavy rain, flash flooding, and severe storms. For emergencies call 911, and for anything else call the numbers below.
Checked on October 9, 2026
Every phone number and web address on this page was checked against official sources on that date. Details can change, especially during a storm. Always follow instructions from Hall County Judge. In a life threatening emergency, call 911.
Emergency and information numbers¶
| Service | Number | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency | 911 | Police, fire, and ambulance. Call only when someone's life or property is in danger. |
| County information line | 806-259-2511 | Hall County Judge's office in Memphis. The County Judge leads emergency management in the county. Office line. Not for emergencies. |
| Sheriff's Office non-emergency | 806-259-2151 | Hall County Sheriff's Office business line. For police matters that are not emergencies. The 24-hour dispatch lines are 806-259-2636 and 806-259-2637. |
Evacuation centers¶
Open only when announced
Evacuation centers open only when officials announce them, and not every center opens for every storm. Check the official list of open centers before you leave home. Bring your own bedding, food, water, and medicines.
Hall County does not publish a list of shelters or a shelter page. In an emergency, call the numbers above or check the county's alerts to ask about shelter, and do not go to a building unless officials say it is open.
Cities and towns¶
Each city has its own services and some have their own alerts. The county's evacuation zones, evacuation centers, and emergency alerts cover everyone, in every city and in unincorporated areas.
- Town of Estelline
- Town of Lakeview
- City of Memphis. Official website
- City of Turkey
Related guides¶
- Should I evacuate?
- What to expect at a hurricane shelter
- Hurricane supply list
- After a hurricane: the first 24 hours
- Insurance claims and disaster aid
Sources¶
Checked on October 9, 2026. If a number or address here is wrong, please tell us at Keith@KMyers.me.