Oliver County Sheriff's Department

06/09/2026

🌪️ OLIVER COUNTY STORM SHELTER LOCATIONS 🌪️
With the potential for severe weather today, including tornadoes, tennis-ball-sized hail, and damaging winds up to 80 mph, residents are encouraged to know where they will seek shelter if conditions worsen.
Oliver County Storm Shelter Locations:
📍 Center
• Civic Center - 312 Lincoln Ave
• St. Paul's Lutheran Church – 102 Butte Ave S

⚠️ If a Tornado Warning is issued, seek shelter immediately. The safest place is a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building, away from windows and exterior walls.
📱 Have multiple ways to receive weather warnings and monitor local forecasts throughout the day.
Please share this information with family, friends, and neighbors so everyone knows where they can seek shelter if severe weather develops.

06/09/2026

Attention!

The Deputy will be opening the Civic Center today at 5PM before the storm so it can be used as an emergency shelter. The St. Paul Lutheran Church will also be available for shelter tonight.

Please keep safe.

06/09/2026

Be prepared.

⛈️ **Severe Weather Alert for Mercer and Oliver Counties** ⛈️

The National Weather Service is forecasting **numerous severe thunderstorms** across western and central North Dakota this afternoon and evening, with the greatest threat between **3:00 PM and Midnight CDT**.

⚠️ **Potential Hazards Include:**
• Hail up to **tennis ball size**
• Damaging winds up to **80 mph**
• **Tornadoes are possible**, including the potential for one or two strong tornadoes

📍 **Mercer and Oliver Counties** are in an area where numerous severe thunderstorms are expected. Residents should closely monitor weather conditions throughout the day and be prepared to take action if warnings are issued.

✅ **Prepare Now:**
• Know where your nearest safe shelter is located.
• Have multiple ways to receive watches and warnings.
• Review your family emergency plan.
• Secure outdoor furniture, equipment, and other loose items.
• Be prepared for rapidly changing weather conditions.

Severe weather can develop quickly. Stay alert, stay informed, and be ready to move to shelter immediately if a warning is issued for your area.

We will continue to share updates as conditions warrant.

🌩️🌪️⛈️

06/07/2026

The Civic Center will be open this evening as a storm shelter if needed by community members.

06/05/2026

Severe Weather Awareness – Sunday, June 7
Oliver County residents are encouraged to remain weather aware this weekend, particularly on Sunday afternoon and evening, when severe thunderstorms are possible across western and central North Dakota.
According to the National Weather Service, the primary threats include:
• Hail up to golf ball size
• Damaging wind gusts up to 70 mph
Residents are encouraged to monitor local weather forecasts and have multiple ways to receive weather warnings and emergency notifications. Outdoor activities and travel plans should be monitored closely as conditions may change rapidly.
Oliver County Emergency Management will continue to monitor weather conditions and provide updates as necessary.
Stay informed. Stay prepared. Stay safe.

06/02/2026

⚠️ WEATHER ALERT ⚠️
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect until 10:00 PM CDT today.
Conditions are favorable for the development of severe thunderstorms capable of producing:
🌩️ Large hail
💨 Damaging winds
🌪️ Isolated tornadoes
🌧️ Heavy rainfall and dangerous lightning
Please stay weather aware throughout the day and evening. Monitor trusted weather sources, have multiple ways to receive warnings, and know where you will go if severe weather threatens.
🏠 Identify your safe place now:
• Lowest level of your home or building
• Interior room away from windows
• Mobile home residents should have a shelter plan in place
Do not wait until a warning is issued to think about what you will do. Taking a few minutes now to prepare can make all the difference.
Stay alert, stay informed, and stay safe.

06/02/2026

Some specifics about the thunderstorms headed our way.

06/02/2026

Be aware and stay safe.

05/27/2026

Attention:

Lost! Bike Rack and 2 Bikes. Fell off of RV traveling from Lake Sakakawea, ND to Mandan, ND. From Hwy 200A: Traveling South on Hwy 31, then traveling East on Hwy 25 heading to Mandan. One bike is navy colored, and the other is teal. They are both youth 24 inch Trek bikes. If you find them please contact the Sheriff's Department in Oliver County or Mercer County, so we can notify the owner.

05/14/2026

Please stay alert!

🚨 EXTREME FIRE DANGER & HIGH WIND WARNING TODAY 🚨

Oliver County and surrounding areas are under EXTREME fire danger conditions today. With dry conditions and strong winds, even the smallest spark can turn into a fast-moving wildfire in seconds.

🔥 PLEASE DO NOT BURN TODAY 🔥
This includes:
• Garbage burning
• Brush piles
• Campfires
• Fire pits
• Burning barrels
• Welding/grinding in dry grass areas
• Anything that could create a spark

A cigarette tossed from a vehicle, a chain dragging on the highway, or one spark from equipment is all it takes.

⚠️ Everyone is asked to stay alert today.
If you see smoke or fire — CALL IT IN IMMEDIATELY. Quick reporting can save homes, land, livestock, and lives.

🏡 Rural Residents:
It is a good idea to water the grass and areas around your home, buildings, propane tanks, and shelterbelts to help keep them green and slow the spread of fire if one starts nearby.

🚜 Farmers & Ranchers:
If you have portable water tanks, trailers, discs, tractors, or other equipment that could help slow the spread of a fire — and are willing to assist in an emergency — please reach out on this page or contact Chief Bryan Bradley directly. Having local resources ready can make a huge difference during fast-moving grass fires.

Please use caution today and help protect our communities, firefighters, and neighbors. Stay safe and stay aware. 🚒