Cold Weather Advisory for Hays County
A Cold Weather Advisory is in effect Saturday from 3:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. for San Marcos and the surrounding areas. Wind chills could drop as low as 13–20°F, increasing the risk of hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
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Take precautions:
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Dress in warm layers, including a hat and gloves
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Keep pets indoors as much as possible
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Ensure outdoor animals have warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water
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Check on older family members, friends, and neighbors
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Use portable heaters safely and never use grills or generators indoors
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Please use caution when traveling outdoors and stay weather-aware.
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Stay safe and stay warm, Hays County!
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Hays County IS currently under a Burn Ban. ​
Updated: 1/21/2026
Please continue to follow all local guidelines and help keep our community safe! Stay tuned for updates.
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Rules for Outdoor Burning
Public Health Notice: Rabies Outbreak in Local Wildlife - January 2026
For more information and updates, visit www.hayscountytx.gov/Health-Department
Know What to Do Before an Emergency Strikes
Understand the difference between Shelter in Place, Evacuate, Watch and Warning — and stay safe when every second counts.
Hays County Businesses Qualify For Economic Injury Disaster Loans
Small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, and most private nonprofit organizations located in a declared disaster area and that have suffered substantial economic injury may be eligible for an SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL).
More information: https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/disaster-assistance/economic-injury-disaster-loans
iSTAT Damage Assessment
Individual State of Texas Assessment Tool (iSTAT) Damage Surveys
Select an incident option below to submit damages and losses to your Residential, Commercial, and/or Agricultural property.
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The ISTAT Link will take you to the main TDEM ISTAT page that provides both the video tutorial and the iSTAT Form. ISTAT Damage Survey Information
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The current damage survey link for this event is June 2nd - Ongoing Severe Weather
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