Flood funding: Williamson County to add new flood warning systems

  • Bruce Clements, director of emergency management for Wilco, explains the flood resource grant from the Texas Water Development Board during the February 10 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.
    Bruce Clements, director of emergency management for Wilco, explains the flood resource grant from the Texas Water Development Board during the February 10 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

    The Williamson County Commissioners Court entered into an agreement with the Texas Water Development Board for flood warning systems, with the opportunity to apply for a $1 million grant.

    Originating from Senate Bill 3 and Senate Bill 5 of the 2025 Texas legislature, the 30 counties that were under a disaster declaration from last July’s deadly floods will receive funding for warning sire…