Kemah Fire Department

09/01/2026

NWS last update on Tropical Storm Edouard

Expected to make landfall around 1 PM today.

Stay weather alert and stay safe

And with that, we have the 5th named storm of the Atlantic Hurricane Season. NHC has upgraded TD 5 to Tropical Storm . Max sustained winds are 40 mph. The primary threat is heavy rainfall leading to flash flooding along and east of I-45 throughout Tuesday.

08/31/2026

A severe weather alert issued by the National Weather Service Houston-Galveston indicates that storm impacts are likely in our southeastern area by Tuesday.
Please remain vigilant for weather updates and follow trusted news sources.
Stay safe.

Kemah Fire Department proudly serves the City of Clear Lake Shores, the City of Kemah, Lazy Bend Subdivisions, and the unincorporated regions of northeast Galveston County.

The system south of Louisiana has been upgraded to a 50% chance of development in the next 48hrs as it drifts WNW over the next few days. Regardless of whether it develops, this system is expected to bring an increased risk of heavy rain and flash flooding by Tuesday.

08/24/2026

The Kemah Fire Department is on the location of a natural gas leak in Clear Lake Shores, along Blue Point Rd.
No evacuations are required, and air monitoring is ongoing until Centerpoint Energy arrives.

Units on location:
Engine 1
Command 1

08/13/2026

Traffic Notice:
TxDOT will close League City Pkwy. (SH 96) from Evergreen Memorial Pkwy. to SH 146 from 2 PM on Friday, August 14th to 7 PM on Saturday, August 15th.
Highway 146 (northbound and southbound) remains open.

Drivers should use routes via FM 270 to FM 518 or FM 646.

08/06/2026

The Kemah Fire Department & Kemah Police Department are on the scene of a motor vehicle accident on Highway 146 (northbound) at SH96. At least one lane is closed until vehicles are cleared from the roadway — expect delays and exercise caution in the area.

Units on scene:
Ladder-343
Medic-9 (GAAA/GEMS)
Kemah Police Department (multiple units)

07/20/2026

Automatic mutual aid response to the City of League City earlier this morning.

🚒At 8:50 AM - LCFD is responding to a structure fire off the 2500 blk of South Shore Blvd. Please move to the right as our crews are headed to the scene.🚒

Thank you to Webster Professional Firefighters Association and Kemah Fire Department for your assistance!🚒

06/17/2026

NWS Weather update on Tropical Storm Arthur —

06/16/2026

Weather Alert: Flood Watch Extended

The National Weather Service has extended the Flood Watch for Southeast Texas through Thursday morning, with heavy rainfall possible through the end of the week.

Please stay weather aware, monitor trusted news and weather sources, and use caution when traveling. Roadways may become hazardous quickly, especially in low-lying or flood-prone areas.

Never drive through flooded streets.

Conditions will be somewhat favorable for the development of a brief tropical depression or tropical storm Wednesday-Thursday over the NW Gulf.

Regardless of development, the primary concern remains periods of heavy rainfall and flash flooding. Though heavy rainfall is possible areawide (SE Texas), the highest risk of flash flooding over the next few days will be across our southern and coastal counties.

06/04/2026

The Kemah Fire Department & Kemah Police Department are on the scene of a traffic collision on Highway 146 @ Marina Bay Drive.

Expect delays or consider avoiding the area if possible. The Kemah Police Department has tow trucks on the way to clear the roadway.

Units:
Ladder-343
Medic 9
Kemah Police Department (multiple units)
Galveston County Medic 6 (mutual aid ambulance)

06/03/2026

Weather alert from NWS Houston-Galveston ⛈️

A line of showers and thunderstorms continues to move gradually inland this afternoon. Gusty winds and small hail are possible. Make sure to stay weather aware and drive safely in these rainy conditions!