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Rockport Issues Boil Water Notice After Lightning Strike

11/25/2025

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Rockport, Texas issued a mandatory water boil notice after a lightning strike damaged the water system.
Chris Wren, visiting from Colorado, learned of the notice only while driving.
Local businesses, such as Mac's Pit Barbecue, scrambled to inform staff and secure water.
The city is encouraging residents to sign up for the Reverse Alert system.
Water samples are being tested to determine when the boil notice can be lifted.

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Story summary

Rockport, Texas issued a mandatory water boil notice after a lightning strike damaged the water system.
Chris Wren, visiting from Colorado, learned of the notice only while driving.
Local businesses, such as Mac's Pit Barbecue, scrambled to inform staff and secure water.
The city is encouraging residents to sign up for the Reverse Alert system.
Water samples are being tested to determine when the boil notice can be lifted.