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Wheeler County hurricane guide

Wheeler County does not publish an emergency management page. Its county website lists the County Judge and the Sheriff in Wheeler. The county is inland in the Texas Panhandle, and heavy rain from the remains of a tropical storm can bring flash flooding and severe storms. For emergencies call 911.

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 Wheeler County Judge's Office. 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.
Sheriff's Office non-emergency 806-826-5537 Wheeler County Sheriff's Office and jail, 7944 US Hwy 83, Wheeler. For police matters that are not emergencies.
County information line 806-826-5961 Wheeler County courthouse, 401 S Main St, Wheeler. Office line. Not for emergencies.

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.

Wheeler County does not publish a shelter list. In an emergency, call the Sheriff's Office 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.

  • City of Mobeetie
  • City of Shamrock
  • City of Wheeler

Sources

Checked on October 9, 2026. If a number or address here is wrong, please tell us at Keith@KMyers.me.