Jones County Iowa Emergency Management

06/11/2026

UPDATE 6-12-26 AT 8AM:
The Maquoketa at Monticello is forecasted to rise another 6inches by tonight and then start going down.
The Wapsipinicon at Anamosa is forecasted to crest Sunday morning at 14'2", it is currently at 12'1", down from 13'1" last night.

With all of the rain in our county and to the north, both of the rivers are on the rise.
The Maquoketa river is forecasted to rise another 6ft tonight at Monticello.
The Wapsipinicon river at Anamosa is forecasted to rise another 4ft and crest at 16ft on Monday morning.
I will update with any changes in levels or timing.

06/11/2026

First round of storms for today, 6-11-26, is headed our way from central Iowa. Current estimate of arrival is around 9am. These storms have a history of damage, make sure you are paying attention and stay safe!

Severe storms moving through SW Iowa will quickly move eastward reaching parts of E Iowa around 8 AM and then continuing ENE into IL by late AM. Swaths of damaging winds >70 mph are likely with embedded tornadoes also possible. Storms will be moving very fast and offer little time to act, so know ahead of time where you will shelter if a warning is issued.

06/11/2026

Tornado Watch until 3pm, 6-11-26, for Jones County.

[7:38 A.M. Thursday, June 11]

This Tornado Watch has been issued area-wide for a bowing line of storms with embedded circulations in central Iowa racing eastward. In addition, storm cells will develop ahead and potentially southwest of the bow that will have a tornado threat too. Stay aware today!

06/11/2026

Flood watch for Jones County through tonight, 6-11-26.
Mainly for creeks, ditches and low lying areas, but both of the rivers are also rising due to all of the recent rain.
If you have any damages/flooding from yesterday or today's storms please text me the damage, time of damage and location,
319-480-0617.
Stay safe today!

06/10/2026

06/10/2026

Tornado Watch for Jones County until 11pm tonight, 6-10-26.
Today's Round 2 I'm hoping stays south of us, we have had enough wind and rain!

Graphic highlighting the timing and details of the next three rounds of severe storms through Thursday evening.

06/08/2026

If you have any rain amounts from the last 24 hours I would appreciate them along with a general location.
Stay safe this week!