Matador hurricane guide¶

Matador is the Motley County seat, on the rolling plains east of Lubbock and far from the coast. The remains of tropical storms can still bring heavy rain, flash flooding, and tornadoes. The city runs its own water, sewer, and landfill services and posts service alerts on its website.

Official website: matadortx.gov

Emergency and information numbers¶

Official alerts and information¶

• City of Matador website: The city posts service alerts, such as landfill closures, on its home page. The city does not publish an alert signup. Website.

County services that cover Matador¶

Motley County manages evacuation zones, evacuation centers, and emergency alerts for everyone who lives in Matador. The Motley County guide has the full list of county numbers, radio stations, and recovery help.

• Motley County: The county website, where disaster declarations and public notices are posted. The county does not publish an alert signup. Website.

Power, water and debris¶

• Matador Water Works Department (water, sewer, landfill): City water, sewer, and landfill services. Call City Hall about water problems. Phone: 806-347-2255. Website.

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 3, 2026. If a number or address here is wrong, please tell us at Keith@KMyers.me.

• https://matadortx.gov/contact-us/
• https://matadortx.gov/
• https://matadortx.gov/water-works/