Water & Flood Awareness

Three Rivers Shape the Land in Milam County

The Brazos, Little River, and San Gabriel rivers all run through Milam County, which means flooding is a real risk for property buyers to check.

Milam County Home & Property

Milam County sits where three rivers meet. The Brazos forms the northeastern county line. The Little River winds through the middle, passing near Cameron. The San Gabriel flows through the western part of the county. All three can flood after heavy rain.

If you are buying or building near any of these rivers or their tributaries, check the FEMA flood map before you close. Properties in a 100-year floodplain typically require flood insurance if you have a federally backed mortgage. You can look up any address using the FEMA Flood Map Service Center online. Flood insurance costs vary and are separate from your homeowners policy.

Source to confirm: FEMA Flood Map Service Center

More Milam County notes

Property Tax Savings

Cut Your Property Tax Bill with a Homestead Exemption

If your home in Milam County is your primary residence, you can apply for a homestead exemption to lower your taxable property value.

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Agricultural Valuation

Farm or Ranch Land Can Be Taxed at Agricultural Value

Landowners in Milam County who use their land for farming, ranching, beekeeping, or wildlife management may qualify for a much lower tax appraisal.

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Public River Access

Free Public Fishing Access on the Brazos River

Texas Parks and Wildlife leases two public access points on the Brazos River in Milam County near Cameron for fishing and paddling.

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Local History

Cameron's 1890 Courthouse Is on the National Register

Cameron, the Milam County seat, was founded in 1846 on the Little River and its 1890 courthouse is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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