Knox County Emergency Management-NE

05/30/2026

I would like to extend congratulations to the EMT class that was held in Bloomfield. This class has produced multiple new EMTs for Knox County, and we will see an increase in EMTs in Niobrara, Santee, Crofton, and Bloomfield. The class also included students from surrounding communities as well.

Thank you to everyone who dedicated their time and effort to complete the course and step up to serve their communities. Your commitment to emergency services and helping others is greatly appreciated. 🚑🚑

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05/17/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 17 at 2:56PM CDT until May 17 at 3:15PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE

SUMMARY:
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At 256 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 13 miles south of
Lynch, or 18 miles northeast of O'Neill, moving northeast at 40 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...
Verdel.

AFFECTS: Knox, NE

INSTRUCTION: A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for northeastern
Nebraska.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/mpdenM3

URGENCY: Immediate

SEVERITY: Severe

CERTAINTY: Observed

EFFECTIVE DATE: 5/17/26 2:56 PM CST

EXPIRATION DATE: 5/17/26 3:15 PM CST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
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At 256 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 13 miles south of
Lynch, or 18 miles northeast of O'Neill, moving northeast at 40 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...
Verdel.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/mpdenM3

05/17/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 17 at 2:25PM CDT until May 17 at 3:15PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE

SUMMARY:
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SVROAX

The National Weather Service in Omaha has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northwestern Knox County in northeastern Nebraska...

* Until 315 PM CDT.

* At 225 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles south of
Lynch, or 15 miles southeast of Spencer, moving northeast at 45
mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.

* This severe thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northwestern Knox County.

AFFECTS: Knox, NE

INSTRUCTION: A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for northeastern
Nebraska.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/c2ZF15K

URGENCY: Immediate

SEVERITY: Severe

CERTAINTY: Observed

EFFECTIVE DATE: 5/17/26 2:25 PM CST

EXPIRATION DATE: 5/17/26 3:15 PM CST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
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SVROAX

The National Weather Service in Omaha has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northwestern Knox County in northeastern Nebraska...

* Until 315 PM CDT.

* At 225 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles south of
Lynch, or 15 miles southeast of Spencer, moving northeast at 45
mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.

* This severe thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northwestern Knox County.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/c2ZF15K

05/12/2026

Update:

K9 Knox would like to give a huge thank you to Hy-Vee East out of Norfolk for generously donating cases of water for the Village of Center.

If you are a resident of Center, cases of water are available at the Community Center. Please use the honor system, and if you have kids in the home, feel free to grab a couple of cases as needed.

We greatly appreciate the support and generosity shown to our community.

The Village of Center is currently without water service. Portable toilets will be brought in for use at the courthouse and for residents in Center, NE.

I will be reaching out to the village to help coordinate efforts, check in with residents, and assess who may need additional drinkable water supplies.

Repairs are expected to begin tomorrow; however, there is currently no estimated completion time. I will continue to share updates as more information becomes available.

04/23/2026

🚨 Knox County Emergency Management Agency Update 🚨

The Knox County Emergency Management Agency has requested a tanker plane to assist with the fire currently underway in Knox County. After coordination with fire chiefs across the area, the Knox County Task Force will be deploying within our own county tonight.

While this team is often called upon to support neighboring communities, this marks a rare instance of the Task Force serving here at home. It speaks to the seriousness of the situation and the strength of our local response.

We want to recognize and thank all of the public safety personnel across Knox County. Their commitment, long hours, and willingness to step up when it matters most do not go unnoticed. Even though departments may be miles apart, they continue to come together and operate as one unified team for the safety of our community.

Please continue to stay clear of active response areas and follow official updates as they become available.

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04/01/2026

Interested in working alongside K9 Knox? Here’s your opportunity!

Knox County is seeking applicants for a position that combines work in the Zoning Department and Emergency Management Department.

Applications can be found online at:
https://knoxcountyne.gov/employment-opportunities/

Completed applications may be submitted to the Knox County Clerk’s Office at [email protected]
or by calling 402-288-5604 for more information.

Accepting applications tell April 17th.

03/29/2026

🔥 Fire Update 🔥

Earlier today, Ewing Fire and multiple agencies responded to a fire burning south of Highway 20 that crossed from Holt County into Antelope County.

🌙 Those crews have since returned home to get some well-deserved rest after working throughout the day. The Knox County Task Force, along with Holt/Boyd Task Force members, have been on scene since approximately 6:00 PM yesterday and are continuing to cover the overnight shift.

🙏 Thank you to all firefighters—both those who worked earlier and those still on scene—protecting our communities.

🚨 Please avoid the area and stay safe.

03/27/2026

Today we had the pleasure of welcoming the new Police Chief of Wausa to the office for his ID card—and let’s just say Knox wasn’t about to miss out on the moment! He made sure he was right there alongside Chief Boston for the photo.

We did have to sneak in a quick retake, but in the end, these two look more than ready to get to work and serve the community.

Wishing you all the best in your new role, Chief Boston! Wausa is lucky to have you, and we’re confident you’re going to do great things for the community.

03/17/2026

☘️ “Top of the Mornin’ to Ya” from Visit Knox County!! ☘️

Wishing you a day full of LUCK, JOY & LOTS OF GREEN 💚

🍀 St. Patrick’s Day Challenge:
Snap a pic of you and your crew enjoying a green drink, corned beef & cabbage, or shepherd’s pie at your favorite Knox County spot!

📸 Post it + tag us for a chance to be featured on our socials!

Let the shenanigans begin! 🍻

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