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Calhoun County IA Emergency Management Agency Our Emergency Management Agency (EMA), is responsible for providing a comprehensive Emergency Management program for all residents in Calhoun County, Iowa.

10/23/2026

2:45pm update: farm machinery has been freed from downed wire and no injuries have occurred. All communities should have power restored. Midamerican Energy will continue to work on replacing the high voltage transmission line. We appreciate their quick response and assistance! Another great example of partnerships coming together during an emergency situation.

1:20pm update: Power to Rockwell City and surrounding communities should be restored within the next half hour. Thank you for your continued patience.

Emergency crews are currently working an accident involving farm equipment and a high voltage power line which is effecting power to the communities of Rockwell City, Twin Lakes, and surrounding areas. At this time there is no estimated time for power restoration.

ELEVATED FIRE DANGER FRIDAY INTO SATURDAY.The National Weather Service says, southerly winds will increase throughout th...
10/23/2026

ELEVATED FIRE DANGER FRIDAY INTO SATURDAY.

The National Weather Service says, southerly winds will increase throughout the day Friday with sustained speeds of 15-20 MPH.

During your harvest activities please be aware of conditions and have a plan in place should a fire start. Stay Safe everyone!

A very close call for one of our neighboring deputies. Always remember slow down, move over, and always PAY ATTENTION.Fi...
10/18/2026

A very close call for one of our neighboring deputies. Always remember slow down, move over, and always PAY ATTENTION.

Fire/EMS/Law Enforcement/Towing agencies have close calls daily. They have families, loved ones, and people who need them home after their shifts.

The noon siren test for the City of Manson will not commence due to the Fall Fest. Have a great day of activities! Manso...
10/17/2026

The noon siren test for the City of Manson will not commence due to the Fall Fest. Have a great day of activities! Manson Updates and Events

While there is currently no active burn bans in Calhoun County our office along with local fire departments are encourag...
10/11/2026

While there is currently no active burn bans in Calhoun County our office along with local fire departments are encouraging all residents to not burn. While the temptation maybe high with the recent rainfall we’ve had, the crops and grass are very dry. A controlled burn got out of hand quickly today resulting in 2 fire departments assistance in putting out. Stay safe everyone!

Cropland Fire Index Update:While the fields may be muddy, the crops have been able to dry with the warm temperatures and...
10/09/2026

Cropland Fire Index Update:

While the fields may be muddy, the crops have been able to dry with the warm temperatures and sunny skies today. Warm, dry, and windy conditions are expected tomorrow, meaning fires could spread easily. Use caution while harvesting this weekend and take a fire extinguisher with you.

UPDATE 10:00pm. Looks like the thunderstorm warning has been cancelled. There are still chances of rain and some wind th...
10/09/2026

UPDATE 10:00pm. Looks like the thunderstorm warning has been cancelled. There are still chances of rain and some wind throughout the night. Have a safe evening everyone!

A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for the western half of Calhoun County. Storms are moving east. Hazards include 50mph wind guest and some hail. As always have multiple ways to receive warnings. I expect more warnings to be issued as the storm moves through the rest of the county.

🌾 Harvest Season Is Here! 🌾As I headed into the office this morning, I noticed several pieces of farm machinery out work...
10/05/2026

🌾 Harvest Season Is Here! 🌾

As I headed into the office this morning, I noticed several pieces of farm machinery out working in the fields. After a wet couple of weeks, I think we can officially call today the first day of harvest!

As our local farmers head into the fields, Calhoun County Emergency Management would like to remind all residents and visitors to help keep our farmers, families, and first responders safe:

Slow down and give farm equipment plenty of room. These large machines can take longer to stop, may need to swing wide when turning, and can make unexpected movements on the roadway.

Be patient and pass only when it is safe and legal to do so. A few extra minutes on the road is well worth everyone's safety.

Be prepared for the possibility of a field or equipment fire. Dry conditions, machinery, and harvesting operations can create a potential for fires to spread quickly. Knowing your location and having access to equipment, water, or other resources can make a difference while our local volunteer fire departments are responding.

Our local farmers work hard to feed our communities, and our volunteer fire departments work hard to protect them. A little extra awareness and preparation from all of us can go a long way toward making harvest season a safe one.

From all of us at Calhoun County Emergency Management, have a safe, successful, and happy fall harvest! 🍂🌽

Slow down. Give them room. Stay safe.

You know the drill folks… MORE RAIN.. A multi-day rainfall event is expected to impact Iowa beginning Tuesday and contin...
09/28/2026

You know the drill folks… MORE RAIN..

A multi-day rainfall event is expected to impact Iowa beginning Tuesday and continuing through Wednesday and Thursday.

Widespread rainfall totals of 1–2 inches are looking increasingly likely, with portions of Iowa potentially receiving 2–4 inches or more. Western and central Iowa currently have some of the strongest signals for the heaviest rainfall, but significant rain is possible across much of the state.

The biggest concern with this system is not severe weather — it’s flooding. Multiple rounds of showers and embedded thunderstorms could move across the same areas, producing locally heavy rainfall. Flash flooding, urban flooding and additional rises on rivers and streams will all need to be monitored, especially where the heaviest bands repeatedly develop.

Rain should begin spreading into western Iowa Tuesday before becoming more widespread Tuesday night and Wednesday. Wednesday currently looks like one of the wettest periods of the week for much of Iowa, with additional rainfall potentially continuing into Thursday.

There is still uncertainty regarding exactly where the corridor of heaviest rain will set up, and that could shift as we get closer. This is a forecast we’ll be watching closely over the next couple of days.

Calhoun Co Alerts Alert:FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM CDT MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING* WHAT...Flash flooding caused...
09/14/2026

Calhoun Co Alerts Alert:

FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM CDT MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...Portions of southwestern, central, and northeastern Iowa.

* WHEN...From 7 AM CDT Monday through Tuesday morning.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Several rounds of showers and thunderstorms are likely from
Monday morning through Monday night. While rainfall amounts in
some areas will be modest, there will be pockets of heavier
rainfall that may lead to flooding, especially if multiple rounds
fall in the same area. In addition, several more rounds of heavy
rainfall are expected later this week, from Tuesday onward, and
this watch might need to be extended or succeeded by more watches
later.
For the latest stream observations and forecasts refer to
https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__weather.gov_desmoines_water&d=DwICaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=OwbkhveJh02tJfMYxy_TM4qcM9GsQvtXqfQNg7tUMbE&m=y3qcYGaL5xAVFLIempbWweO17Q_z3eh2gyquAiAZjfpIylUTvRvn4OZbOW1ATMu-&s=BqIkGscYfYd_xpY6ifBrf1zCSnHWNI8Bz_1HXYyJeic&e=.

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Rockwell City, IA
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