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City warns residents of incoming tropical system; urges sign‑up for alerts
Summary
City emergency management staff warned of significant rainfall, flash flooding and a marginal tornado risk from an approaching tropical system and urged residents to sign up for city alerts and the CodeRED emergency notification system.
Victoria — City emergency staff briefed the council and public on June 18 about an approaching tropical system expected to bring heavy rain, gusty winds, possible flash and river flooding and a marginal tornado risk across South Texas.
"We anticipate significant rainfall over the next few days," emergency management staff said, adding that police, fire and public works will increase staffing to respond to street closures and other storm impacts. Staff said they will monitor Riverside Park and city facilities and close sites if necessary.
Staff urged residents to sign up for city road‑closure and weather alerts at victoriatx.gov/newsroom and to enroll in the Victoria Office of Emergency Management CodeRED system by texting "alert Victoria" to 99411. The city will post updates on its website and social media channels.
What’s next: City staff asked residents to avoid flooded roadways and to follow posted closures; staff will provide updates online as conditions evolve.
