Jones County Iowa Emergency Management

10/05/2026

Warm and mainly dry weather is expected this week with highs in the upper 60s to upper 70s. It will be a great week for outdoor activities!

10/01/2026

10/01/2026

A wet morning commute is in store for this morning! Rain showers moved in overnight and will continue to expand in coverage this morning. Expect reduced visibility in showers and ponding of water on roads and in low-lying areas. Make sure to give yourself extra time during the morning commute!

09/29/2026

We continue to track several rounds of showers and storms slated to move through the area Wednesday through Friday morning this week, bringing the potential for heavy rainfall. While severe storms are not expected, the heavy rain could lead to ponding of water on roads and fields as well as another round of rises on area rivers.

09/28/2026

Hope to see you today!

Information for the Open House for the Jones County Public Safety Facility.
Come see the equipment and vehicles we have to aid in emergency response operations and disasters.

09/28/2026

Today will start the work-week off on a beautiful weather note, with decreasing clouds and highs in the 70s. Rain chances return Tuesday night through Thursday, which could be locally heavy at times. Temperatures will be mild through Thursday, followed by cooler weather to end the week.

09/21/2026

Monday September 21st at 9am:

Maquoketa River at Monticello crested at 13ft 1in Sunday morning at 4am. Currently it is at 11ft 4in.

Wapsipinicon River at Anamosa looks to have crested at 14ft 1in Sunday night at 9pm. Currently it is at 13ft 5in.
Olin and Oxford Junction are forecasted to remain close to their current level until the weekend.

09/20/2026

Sunday September 20th, 3:30am:

Maquoketa River at Monticello is currently at 13ft 1in forecasted to crest at 14ft 7in at 6pm tonight.

Wapsipinicon River at Anamosa is currently at 11ft 1in forecasted to crest at 15ft 3 in Tuesday the 22nd at 7pm.

09/20/2026

Flash flood warning for Jones County until 8am Sunday.
Let me know if you see any flooded roads or homes please.
319-480-0617

09/19/2026

It's not sounding good for tonight and tomorrow.