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Weather Hazards Good to know

Severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are real risks here

Hunt County Rules & Licenses

The DFW and North Texas area, Hunt County included, sees frequent severe weather from March through May. Tornadoes, large hail, and straight-line winds are the main threats. Flash flooding along the Sabine River forks is an additional risk.

The National Weather Service office in Fort Worth covers Hunt County. Sign up for wireless emergency alerts on your phone, and know the location of the nearest shelter if you live in a manufactured home or mobile home. Check weather.gov/fwd for current watches and warnings.

Content last revised 2026-07-11

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Stories & local character

Lake Tawakoni State Park has camping and hiking

Lake Tawakoni State Park sits on the southern shore of the reservoir and offers camping, hiking, boating, and birding.

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Practical

Lake Tawakoni offers year-round fishing near Greenville

Lake Tawakoni, a 37,879-acre reservoir partly in Hunt County, is known for blue catfish, striped bass, and crappie.

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Stories & local character

Farm-to-Market roads cover most of rural Hunt County

Most rural roads in Hunt County are Farm-to-Market (FM) roads maintained by TxDOT, not county roads.

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Good to know

Outdoor burning can be banned during dry conditions

During dry spells, Hunt County can restrict outdoor burning and points residents to local burn-ban information.

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Place pages in Hunt County

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