Extreme Drought and 90-Day Outdoor Burn Ban
Summary
With drought indices well above threshold levels, the county extended its burn ban for another 90 days to mitigate wildfire risks.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Aug 31, 2026.
Impact analysis
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County residents and property owners protected from wildfire hazards.
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Mentions & discussions (6)
Commissioner's Court - Aug 31, 2026
Jim Wells County is facing extreme drought conditions with a KBDI index reading of 614, prompting the court to implement a 90-day outdoor burn ban to protect local property and prevent wildfires.
Commissioner's Court - Aug 14, 2026
Emergency Management warned that Keetch-Byram Drought Index (KBDI) levels are nearing the 500 threshold, raising wildfire risks across the county. Officials may recommend a burn ban at the next meeting if significant rain does not arrive.
Commissioner's Court - Apr 24, 2026
The county is facing severe drought conditions, leading to water quality issues and supply shortages. The court declared a disaster to help secure state funding for infrastructure projects.
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Commissioner's Court - Mar 13, 2026
With drought indices well above threshold levels, the county extended its burn ban for another 90 days to mitigate wildfire risks.
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