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Welcome to the Sheldon Community Fire & Rescue website. We hope to reach out to the community and provide safety tips, fire prevention techniques, and useful resources.
The department has been in service since 1955, and began with the merger of 2 departments.
The men and women that make up the department are your neighbors, friends, and relatives, and are actively involved in the community. We are striving to make this a better place to work, live and raise your family.
Facilities
Sheldon Community Fire and Rescue has a long-standing commitment and history of providing a rapid response time from one of our 4 stations.
Personnel
We are staffed by personnel that consider the community and residents their home and family.
Latest News
We strive to keep the public up-to-date on what’s going on in our community. See below for the latest news from Sheldon Community Fire & Rescue.
FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING
Monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
* WHERE...A portion of southeast Texas, including the following areas, Bolivar Peninsula, Brazoria Islands, Chambers, Coastal Brazoria, Coastal Galveston, Coastal Harris, Galveston Island, Inland Brazoria, Inland Galveston, Inland Harris, Northern Liberty and Southern Liberty.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Coastal areas will have the greatest potential for flooding through this afternoon. Rainfall rates of 2-2.5 inches per hour are possible in the heaviest downpours. Additional widespread rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches in the watch are expected with isolated higher totals possible especially along the coast. Grounds are fairly saturated across portions of Southeast Texas, which would allow for a quicker transition of the rainfall to runoff. This increases the potential for flooding, especially in the areas that have received 4+ inches of rain over the past few days. - www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Breaking weather update
Tropical Storm Arthur officially becomes the first named Atlantic storm of the season. The tropical storm will be impacting our coastal counties and the Houston area.
READ MORE: www.click2houston.com/weather/2026/06/16/houston-weather-tropical-rains-bring-possible-flood-thre...
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Heavy Rainfall and Flash Flood Risk — Expected through Thursday Morning
The Harris County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management (HCOHSEM) is monitoring a storm system that is expected to produce heavy rainfall conditions beginning Monday afternoon.
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Flood Watch for Harris County and surrounding areas through Thursday morning. Rainfall amounts of 2-7 inches are possible, with some areas seeing higher totals. Potential impacts include flash flooding, hazardous travel conditions, and increased flood risk in areas with rivers, streams, and bayous.
Residents should remain weather aware and expect additional weather-related watches and warnings to be issued. Have multiple ways to receive alerts and be ready to take action should conditions change quickly.
The City of Houston has announced that today, Monday, June 15 – the FIFA World Cup 2026 Fan Festival will be closed. For more information, monitor @FWC26Houston social media channels and visit www.fwc26houston.com.
· Street flooding is possible in areas where the heaviest rain falls. Before getting on the road, check the Houston TranStar live traffic map for information on road conditions.
· Drive with caution and never drive into flooded roadways. TURN AROUND, DON’T DROWN.
· Monitor media sources for severe weather information. Follow weather safety advice from the National Weather Service and other official sources.
· Short periods of intense rainfall can cause temporary rises along our network of streams and bayous. You can see real-time information on waterway conditions using the Harris County Flood Control District Flood Warning System.
· Today is a good day to make sure that your mobile devices are set to receive wireless emergency alerts(WEA). NWS will use these alerts to warn residents in the path of potentially dangerous weather. WEA messages save lives. Apple | Android
Stay informed by following HCOHSEM updates at ReadyHarris.org, on social media, and by signing up for ReadyHarris Alerts or ReadyHarris Accessible Alerts
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