McLennan County hurricane guide¶
The Waco-McLennan County Office of Emergency Management, in Waco, runs emergency management for the City of Waco and McLennan County. McLennan County is inland, but heavy rain, flooding, and tornadoes from the remains of tropical storms can reach it. Sign up for the county emergency notification system and watch local alerts. The county's own website blocked automated access, so only pages from the City of Waco site are cited here.
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 Waco-McLennan County Office of Emergency Management. 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. |
| Emergency management office | 254-750-5911 | Waco-McLennan County Office of Emergency Management, 721 N. 4th Street, Waco. Office line. Not for emergencies. |
Official alerts and information¶
- Waco-McLennan County emergency notifications: Free alerts by phone, text, or email. Sign up before a storm. The city says this is not a real-time system and does not replace 911. Website.
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.
The Waco-McLennan County Office of Emergency Management does not publish a standing list of shelters. If shelters open, watch county announcements and local alerts. Do not go to a shelter until it is announced as 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.
- City of Bellmead
- City of Beverly Hills
- City of Bruceville-Eddy
- City of Crawford
- City of Gholson
- City of Golinda
- City of Hallsburg
- City of Hewitt. Official website
- City of Lacy Lakeview
- City of Leroy
- City of Lorena
- City of Mart
- City of McGregor
- City of Moody
- City of Riesel
- City of Robinson
- City of Ross
- City of Waco. Official website
- City of West. Official website
- City of Woodway
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.