Weather Hazards

Hurricanes and Tropical Storms Reach Wharton County

Wharton County sits about 35 miles from the Gulf Coast and can see strong winds and heavy rain from tropical storms and hurricanes.

Wharton County Home & Property

Wharton County is inland from the coast but is still in the path of Gulf of Mexico hurricanes. The county is roughly 35 miles from the Gulf. Tropical systems bring heavy rain that causes the Colorado River and smaller creeks to flood. Hurricane Harvey in 2017 caused record river levels at Wharton.

Hurricane season runs June through November. If a major storm threatens the area, you may be asked to evacuate — know your evacuation route. The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) and local authorities issue evacuation orders. Check tdem.texas.gov for preparedness information and sign up for local emergency alerts through Wharton County.

Source to confirm: Texas Division of Emergency Management

More Wharton County notes

Property Tax

Who Sets Your Property Value in Wharton County

The Wharton County Appraisal District sets property values, and a separate tax office collects the bills — two different offices, two different jobs.

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Homestead Exemption

How to Lower Your Property Tax Bill With a Homestead Exemption

Texas homeowners can cut their school property tax bill by filing a homestead exemption — but you have to apply for it yourself.

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Taxing Units

Many Taxing Units Can Bill You in Wharton County

About 22 separate taxing units can bill you in Wharton County. Your bill depends on where your property sits.

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Flood Risk

The Colorado River Floods — and Wharton County Has a Long History of It

The Colorado River cuts through Wharton County, and its floodplain puts many homes at serious flood risk.

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