Hamilton County Nebraska Emergency Management

10/15/2026

**ATTENTION - FREEZE WATCH ISSUED FOR HAMILTON COUNTY BEGINNING FRIDAY, 10/17 THROUGH SATURDAY, 10/18**

WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 possible.

* WHERE...Portions of north central Kansas and central, east central,
and south central Nebraska.

* WHEN...From late Friday night through Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

10/14/2026

Good Wednesday! Increasingly cloudy as the day moves along with highs in the upper 50s. Winds out of the northeast at 10-15 MPH. We'll also see a chance for isolated showers or thunderstorms (30%) enter the area after 4 PM this afternoon. Have a great day!

10/13/2026

10/13/2026

Yearly announcement: Harvest is in full swing. Look out for slow vehicles and equipment in the roadways. Also all the activity in the fields will get wildlife like deer up and moving. Be aware while traveling.

10/13/2026

Good Tuesday! Cooler weather is here!! Cloudy with a high in the mid 50s. Winds out of the north-northeast at 10 MPH. Have a great day!

10/09/2026

Good Friday! Sunny and unseasonably warm today with highs in the upper 80s to low 90s. Winds out of the south-southwest at 10-15 MPH, gusting up to 25 MPH. Enjoy the beautiful weather the next few days. Have a great weekend!

10/08/2026

Good Thursday! Mostly sunny today with highs in the low to mid 80s. Winds out of the south-southeast at 5-10 MPH.

HEY! Did you know there are only 8 more days until CERT Basic Training? There's still time to get signed up! Come learn some new skills to use to help your family and neighbors during and after an emergency. Sign up for CERT if you'd like afterwards (you can come take the FREE training and not join CERT, but we'd love to have you!). PLUS, we'll have snacks!! Email or call Benjamin Crabtree to get your name on the roster for this training. We hope to see you there!

Have a great day!

10/07/2026

Good Wednesday! Sunny with highs in the low to mid 80s. Winds out of the north at 5 MPH. Have a great day!

10/06/2026

There's still time to get signed up for CERT Basic Training!

The Hamilton County Emergency Management Agency is hosting a Community Emergency Response Team [CERT] Basic Training class in Aurora at the Aurora Volunteer Fire Department, October 16 - October 18, 2026. This training is FREE and open to the public, ages 14 and up. Participants ages 19 and older who attend all 3 days will receive a State certification.
Friday, October 16, 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Saturday, October 17, 8:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday, October 18, 8:00am - 12:00pm
Topics to be covered include:
-Disaster Preparedness
-CERT Organization
-Disaster Psychology
-Disaster Medical Operations
-Fire Safety & Utility Controls
-Light Search & Rescue
-Terrorism & CERT
Come learns some new skills and help your community in times of need!
To register, please email Benjamin Crabtree your intent to participate along with your phone number at [email protected].

10/06/2026

Good Tuesday! Sunny today with highs in the mid to upper 80s. Winds out of the southwest at 5-10 MPH.

Have a great day!