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Winkler County hurricane guide

The Winkler County website lists an Emergency Management Services page, but it is blank, so the county does not publish its own emergency guidance online. The county judge is head of civil defense and disaster relief. Winkler County is in the dry west Texas desert, far from the coast, and tropical storm remains can occasionally bring heavy rain and flash flooding. For storm questions, call the Sheriff's Office.

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 Winkler 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.
Sheriff's Office non-emergency 432-586-3461 For police matters that are not 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.

Winkler County does not publish a standing list of shelters. If shelters open, follow announcements from the county and your city. 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.

Sources

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