Clayton County Emergency Management

10/01/2026

10/1 4:30AM - Heavy rainfall with rates of 1" - 2" per hour are progressing through northeast Iowa into southwest Wisconsin early this morning. Exercise caution if travelling this morning as it is harder to recognize flood dangers in the dark. Never cross flooded roadways!

09/29/2026

As if we haven’t had enough rain lately, more is coming.

Widespread rainfall moves into the region this afternoon and continues into Thursday with heavy rainfall possible Wednesday afternoon into Thursday morning. Areas south of I-90 are favored to see the greatest rainfall amounts where totals of 2+ inches are possible, though localized amounts of 3-4+ inches could occur. Localized flooding and river rises are possible where the greatest rainfall amounts occur. Flash flooding is possible where storms frequent.

09/28/2026

Emergency Management involves more than tornadoes and other severe weather. We can be called to assist on a wide variety of situations and we respond 24x7 to those incidents.

When people think of Iowa hazards, tornadoes usually come to mind — but they're only part of the picture.

Iowans may also experience:
🌪️ Severe thunderstorms
🌊 Flooding
❄️ Winter storms
🌡️ Extreme heat
⚡ Power outages
🚛 Hazardous materials incidents

Knowing the risks where you live is the first step toward being prepared.

09/24/2026

09/19/2026

Clayton County Alert:

Flash Flood Warning issued September 19 at 4:21AM CDT until September 19 at 8:15AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

09/18/2026

Widespread rain may cause river and flash flooding. Stay aware and plan accordingly.

Widespread rainfall continues into this evening, becoming heavy at times tonight into Saturday morning. Additional rainfall amounts of 1-3 inches are possible with some locations possibly seeing 4 inches or more. Where the heaviest rain will fall is somewhat uncertain, but local flooding and river rises are expected where it does. Make sure to have multiple ways to receive warnings tonight as the heaviest rainfall is expected after dark!

09/16/2026

Rounds of showers and storms will move through the region Friday and Saturday bringing the potential for widespread rainfall across the region. Rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches are trending more likely during this period with locally higher amounts possible where storms frequent. Be sure to stay weather aware and have multiple ways to receive warnings as the heaviest rainfall may occur after dark on Friday!

09/11/2026

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