Hancock County (Iowa) Emergency Management

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Hancock County (Iowa) Emergency Management This Page is provided to alert the citizens of Hancock County, Iowa to public safety, weather and emergency conditions.

Public Information regarding Safety and Emergency Messages from Hancock County Public Safety

08/05/2026

**UPDATE**

The issue with Verizon has been resolved.

We received a report of a potential 911 outage affecting Verizon customers in Hancock County.

If you need emergency service and 911 does not function properly please call our administrative line at (641)923-2621

We will update when we hear of a resolution to the issue.

07/27/2026

EMMET-KOSSUTH-WINNEBAGO-WORTH-PALO ALTO-HANCOCK-CERRO GORDO-
POCAHONTAS-HUMBOLDT-WRIGHT-FRANKLIN-SAC-CRAWFORD-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF HUMBOLDT, ESTHERVILLE, WALL LAKE,
KANAWHA, LAKE VIEW, EMMETSBURG, POCAHONTAS, ODEBOLT, FOREST CITY,
HAMPTON, BELMOND, NORTHWOOD, EAGLE GROVE, MASON CITY, BRITT,
ALGONA, SCHALLER, FONDA, MANLY, GARNER, ROLFE, EARLY, SAC CITY,
LAURENS, DENISON, CLARION, GILMORE CITY, CLEAR LAKE, AND LAKE
MILLS
337 AM CDT MON JUL 27 2026
..HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...HEAT INDEX VALUES UP TO 105.

* WHERE...PORTIONS OF NORTH CENTRAL, NORTHWEST, AND WEST CENTRAL
IOWA.

* WHEN...UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING.

* IMPACTS...HOT TEMPERATURES AND HIGH HUMIDITY MAY CAUSE HEAT
ILLNESSES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

DRINK PLENTY OF FLUIDS, STAY IN AN AIR-CONDITIONED ROOM, STAY OUT OF
THE SUN, AND CHECK UP ON RELATIVES AND NEIGHBORS.

07/08/2026

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH

We are included in a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until midnight tonight. Primary threats include damaging winds in excess of 70 mph and hail up to 1.5" in diameter.

Remain weather aware for the remainder of the evening.

07/01/2026

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH

Our area has been included in a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 1:00 a.m. Thursday morning.

All hazards (Tornadoes, Strong Winds in excess of 70 mph, and large hail) are possible with these storms.

Remain weather aware for the rest of the evening and have multiple ways of receiving alerts.

Hancock County has been included in the Governor's Disaster Proclamation along with 7 other Counties in Iowa.This procla...
05/21/2026

Hancock County has been included in the Governor's Disaster Proclamation along with 7 other Counties in Iowa.

This proclamation opens up two programs for assistance for anyone affected by the storms beginning Friday May 15th through Sunday May 17th.

The Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program provides financial support (up to $,7000) to households that have an annual income at or below 200% of the 2026 Federal Poverty level (See Graphic for more information.

There is also the Disaster Case Advocacy program that provides an advocate to assist affected household through assessment, recovery and access to available resources.

TORNADO WARNINGThe Northern half of Hancock County is in a Tornado Warning. There have been confirmed tornadoes with thi...
05/18/2026

TORNADO WARNING

The Northern half of Hancock County is in a Tornado Warning. There have been confirmed tornadoes with this storm.

* This dangerous storm will be near...
Union Slogh and Titonka around 940 PM CDT.
Woden around 945 PM CDT.
Thompson around 955 PM CDT.
Scarville around 1005 PM CDT.
Lake Mills and Hogsback Wildlife Area around 1010 PM CDT.

Take Shelter immediately.

SEVERE WEATHER APPROACHINGThe system continuing to gather strength and speed to our west will likely enter our area afte...
05/18/2026

SEVERE WEATHER APPROACHING

The system continuing to gather strength and speed to our west will likely enter our area after 10 p.m. this evening.

This system continues to produce tornadoes and strong winds in excess of 70 mph. The Tornado Warning to our South and West contains a confirmed tornado near Pomeroy moving northeast toward Hancock County.

Prepare to take shelter as this storm approaches.

WEATHER UPDATEIt appears that the weather system to our west is becoming more linear in nature (bowing of the system) an...
05/18/2026

WEATHER UPDATE

It appears that the weather system to our west is becoming more linear in nature (bowing of the system) and increasing speed.

These storms look to be moving directly to our area and we can expect extremely strong winds as they arrive. Tornadoes and hail cannot be ruled out but the most significant threat is straight line winds in excess of 75 mph.

Continue to monitor the weather situation until it passes our area and be prepared to take shelter when warnings are issued.

TORNADO WATCHWe are under a Tornado Watch until 1:00 a.m. Monday morning. Primary threats include... A few tornadoes...
05/17/2026

TORNADO WATCH

We are under a Tornado Watch until 1:00 a.m. Monday morning.

Primary threats include...
A few tornadoes and a couple intense tornadoes possible
Widespread damaging winds and isolated significant gusts to 75
mph likely
Scattered large hail and isolated very large hail events to 2
inches in diameter possible

Be sure to have multiple ways to receive warnings to prepare for this potential storm.

04/27/2026

The Severe Thunderstorm moving across the northern half of Hancock County has decreased a bit in intensity. However, there is still a risk of hail with this storm, just below severe limits.

Address

875 State St
Garner, IA
50438

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 7am - 3pm
Sunday 1am - 4pm

Telephone

+16419232702

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