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10/11/2026

10/08/2026

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10/02/2026

If you experienced basement flooding and need one of these buckets of cleaning supplies please message us and we'll get you set up.

Thanks to the American Red Cross - Serving Iowa for providing clean up buckets for local residents. They include gloves, mask, sponge, broom, cleaning solution etc. to assist with cleaning up after flooding.
If you would like one, we have some located at the Dayton, Iowa Community Volunteer Fire Department and the Callender Fire Department. Send us a message if you would like one!

09/26/2026

Looks like chance of storms tomorrow. Oh, and more rain.

**OUTDATED POST**

The Weather Prediction Center has introduced a Slight Risk (Level 2 of 4) for excessive rainfall across portions of central, southern and western Iowa on Saturday.

Additional rounds of thunderstorms could develop along a nearly stationary boundary, with the potential for storms to repeatedly move over the same areas. This "training" of thunderstorms could produce rainfall totals exceeding 2 inches in some locations, with locally higher amounts possible.

The flooding concern will be greater where heavy rain falls over areas that have already received significant rainfall. Saturated soils could allow runoff to occur more quickly, increasing the potential for scattered flash flooding.

Rain and thunderstorms may be ongoing in parts of Iowa Saturday morning before the threat temporarily decreases. Additional storms could then redevelop later Saturday into Saturday night, particularly across central, southern and western portions of the state.

Not everyone will see flooding, but those underneath repeated thunderstorms could pick up a lot of rain in a relatively short period of time.

We’ll continue watching where the heaviest rainfall corridor sets up and provide updates as higher-resolution guidance comes into better agreement.

09/16/2026

If you haven't taken the time to complete the survey please take a few minutes to do so. Getting the Hazard Mitigation Plan together with correct information will help Callender and Webster County qualify for FEMA money in the event of a large natural disaster, and it helps identify critical needs for the community and the surrounding area.

09/15/2026

**OUTDATED POST**

⚠️ MODERATE RISK EXPANDED OVER IOWA TONIGHT

The Weather Prediction Center has expanded the Moderate Risk for excessive rainfall across portions of Iowa overnight, with the greatest concern focused from southwest into central Iowa.

Heavy showers and thunderstorms will continue to expand across the state tonight. Storms may repeatedly move over the same locations — known as training — which could produce significant rainfall totals in a short period of time.

Localized rainfall amounts exceeding 3 inches are possible overnight, according to the latest guidance.

Flash flooding could develop quickly, especially in areas that receive multiple rounds of heavy rain. Never attempt to drive through a flooded roadway. Turn Around, Don’t Drown.

Stay weather-aware overnight and have a way to receive warnings if a Flash Flood Warning is issued for your area.

09/14/2026

09/14/2026

Rain all week?

***OUTDATED POST***

🌧️Soggy Week Ahead🌧️

Heavy rain is forecast each day through at least Thursday. An end-of-week total of 3-5" across most of Iowa is expected with pockets of 7+" possible.

Flash flooding and rises on rivers will be possible at times. Rain early in the week may result in higher sensitivity to heavy rain by late week.

09/14/2026

***OUTDATED POST***

Widespread storms return to the area tomorrow. Two rounds are expected on Monday, one in the morning and another late in the afternoon through evening. The greatest severe threat will be late afternoon into early evening over western into central Iowa.