Emmet County Emergency Management

10/16/2026

Emmet County Emergency Management Alert:

Freeze Warning
FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM CDT SATURDAY
Freeze Warning issued October 16 at 1:23AM CDT until October 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 29 expected.

* WHERE...Much of central Iowa.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM CDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
http://www.weather.gov

10/09/2026

Yesterday Kossuth County Emergency Management, Emmet County Emergency Management and Emmet County IA Sheriff’s Office dropped off intruder buckets to North Union High School in Armstrong. One for every classroom.

09/29/2026

Ringsted Ambulance is looking for EMT’s, there is funding available for anyone who is interested.

09/28/2026

Urgent Emmet Co Alert:

Flood Watch
FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT
Flood Watch issued September 28 at 1:42PM CDT until October 2 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...Much of central Iowa.

* WHEN...From Tuesday evening through late Thursday night.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- A prolong period of showers and storms is forecast Tuesday night
through Thursday evening. This rain will fall on saturated soil.
Rainfall totals will range from 2 to 4 inches in a southwest to
northeast oriented band across central Iowa, with locally higher
amounts likely. This rainfall may lead to flash flooding. In
addition, poor drainage and low lying area may experience
ponding. All this rainfall will cause rises on areas rivers,
which may exceed flood stage in at least a few locations.
For the latest stream observations and forecasts refer to
weather.gov/desmoines/water.
http://www.weather.gov

A Nor'easter will bring significant coastal impacts to the Mid-Atlantic and New England into Monday. Moderate to major coastal flooding, heavy rain, strong winds and high surf expected. Hurricane Nolo is expected to remain south of the Big Island of Hawaii. However, strong winds, damaging waves, and...

09/25/2026

The City of Estherville, IA (pop. 5904) is seeking qualified applicants to replace the retiring Chief of Police.

Successful applicant will be a proven law enforcement leader who has strong public relations skills, can manage a department of 11 sworn officers and work collaboratively with other city departments and law enforcement agencies.

The complete job profile and application packet can be found at: https://cityofestherville.org/news_detail_T4_R139.php

09/24/2026

There was an accidential activation of the Estherville outdoor warning system just now. We appologize for any inconvience this may caused the public.

09/22/2026

Ringsted Ambulance is looking for EMT’s. Funding is available contact Travis Nielsen 712-866-1141.

09/22/2026

09/19/2026