Fort Worth hurricane guide¶

Fort Worth is the county seat and largest city in Tarrant County, and it extends into four neighboring counties. Tropical storms that reach North Texas can bring heavy rain, fast-rising flash floods at low-water crossings, high winds, and tornadoes. The city has its own police and fire departments, its own water utility, and an Emergency Management and Communications department that leads disaster preparedness, response, and recovery.

Checked on October 3, 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 the Fort Worth Office of Emergency Management. In a life threatening emergency, call 911.

Official website: fortworthtexas.gov

What to know in Fort Worth¶

ReadyFW is the city's new alert system. It replaced CodeRED, which the city's vendor suspended in November 2025 after a security problem. Sign up for ReadyFW through Smart911, and turn on Wireless Emergency Alerts on your phone.
Fort Worth's High-Water Warning System watches about 55 low-water road crossings. Roadside flashers warn drivers when water rises, and first responders put up barricades. Never drive around a barricade, and turn around when the flashers are on.
Fort Worth's outdoor sirens warn people who are outside and may not be heard indoors. If you hear them, go to an interior room away from windows and check a weather radio, phone app, or local media. The city recommends having two or three other ways to get alerts.

Emergency and information numbers¶

Service	Number	Notes
City Hall	817-392-1234	City of Fort Worth main number. Office line. Not for emergencies.
Police non-emergency	817-392-4222	For police matters that are not emergencies.
Emergency management office	817-392-6170	Fort Worth Office of Emergency Management. Office line. Not for emergencies.

Official alerts and information¶

ReadyFW: Free alerts by text, email, or phone. Sign up before a storm. Registration creates a Smart911 profile. Website.
Fort Worth Accessible Hazard Alert System (AHAS): Accessible alerts in American Sign Language, English voice, and text for residents who are Deaf, Blind, Hard of Hearing, or Deaf-Blind. Website.
Fort Worth Office of Emergency Management: The city's emergency management page, with sirens, alerts, and preparedness information. Website.
Fort Worth flood warning and flood risk: High-water warning flasher locations, the city's flood risk viewer, and how to report drainage problems. Website.

Help to evacuate¶

Fort Worth Community Connect: A free, voluntary profile that tells first responders about your home in an emergency, such as people with mobility or functional needs, pets, and hazards. Website.

County services that cover Fort Worth¶

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

Official list of open evacuation centers
Tarrant Ready Alerts: Free alerts by text, email, or phone. Sign up before a storm. Tarrant Ready sends countywide weather alerts and serves people in unincorporated areas. It does not replace your city's alert system, which stays your main source of local emergency news. Website.
Tarrant County Emergency Management: The county emergency management page, with preparedness guides for flooding, tornadoes, and severe storms. Website.

Power, water and debris¶

Fort Worth Water: Answered 24 hours a day for water emergencies. Choose option 1. Phone: 817-392-4477. Website.
MyFW and 311 Fort Worth Contact Center: Report flooding, clogged storm drains, and other problems that are not emergencies online, in the MyFW app, or through the contact center. Website.

Sources¶

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