Floyd County Iowa Emergency Management Agency

08/24/2026

It’s the first day of school for many students across the area, so let’s make today educational for everyone with a quick lesson on railroad safety!

Do you know what the blue sign at a railroad crossing is for? The Emergency Notification System (ENS) sign displays a toll-free emergency number and a unique crossing identification number. If your vehicle becomes stuck on the tracks, a crossing signal is malfunctioning, debris is blocking the tracks, or another hazardous condition exists, move to a safe location and call the number on the sign. Providing the crossing number allows the railroad to quickly identify your exact location, which is especially important at rural crossings throughout Floyd County, and notify approaching trains or dispatch assistance. If there is an immediate threat to life or a collision has occurred, call 911 first. Take a moment the next time you cross railroad tracks to locate the blue sign. Knowing where it is before an emergency could save valuable time and, quite possibly, a life.

08/19/2026

With the new school year right around the corner, Floyd County EMA would like to share a few important safety and preparedness reminders!

And who doesn’t love flashcards? Are flashcards even still a thing? If not, we’re bringing them back!

Take a few minutes to review these cards with your kiddos. Talk through the topics that apply to your family and make sure everyone knows what to do before that first school bell rings.

A little preparation now can help make the first day, and the entire school year, safer for everyone! 🎒🚌

08/18/2026

Floyd Co Weather Alert:

Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued August 18 at 2:48PM CDT until August 18 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH
595 IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING
AREAS

IN IOWA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 8 COUNTIES

IN NORTH CENTRAL IOWA

FLOYD MITCHELL

IN NORTHEAST IOWA

ALLAMAKEE CHICKASAW CLAYTON
FAYETTE HOWARD WINNESHIEK

IN MINNESOTA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 6 COUNTIES

IN SOUTHEAST MINNESOTA

DODGE FILLMORE HOUSTON
MOWER OLMSTED WINONA

IN WISCONSIN THIS WATCH INCLUDES 10 COUNTIES

IN CENTRAL WISCONSIN

ADAMS JUNEAU

IN SOUTHWEST WISCONSIN

CRAWFORD GRANT RICHLAND
VERNON

IN WEST CENTRAL WISCONSIN

JACKSON LA CROSSE MONROE
TREMPEALEAU

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ARCADIA, AUSTIN, BLACK RIVER FALLS,
CALEDONIA, CHARLES CITY, CRESCO, DECORAH, DODGE CENTER, ELKADER,
FRIENDSHIP, LA CROSSE, MAUSTON, NEW HAMPTON, OELWEIN, OSAGE,
PLATTEVILLE, PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, PRESTON, RICHLAND CENTER,
ROCHESTER, SPARTA, TOMAH, VIROQUA, WAUKON, WHITEHALL, AND WINONA.
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08/07/2026

Floyd Co Weather Alert:

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 7 at 2:51PM CDT until August 7 at 3:45PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
SVRARX

The National Weather Service in La Crosse has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Western Fayette County in northeastern Iowa...
Southeastern Floyd County in north central Iowa...
Southern Chickasaw County in northeastern Iowa...

* Until 345 PM CDT.

* At 251 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Nashua, or 11
miles south of Charles City, moving east 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 be near...
Nashua around 255 PM CDT.
Hawkeye around 335 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include Highway
93 And County W 14, Donnan, Highway 93 And County V 68, Howards Wood
Recreational Area, Bradford, Boyd, and Randalia.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will send your report to the National Weather Service
office in La Crosse.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

08/07/2026

Floyd Co Weather Alert:

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 7 at 1:48PM CDT until August 7 at 2:45PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
SVRARX

The National Weather Service in La Crosse has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Floyd County in north central Iowa...
Mitchell County in north central Iowa...
Northwestern Chickasaw County in northeastern Iowa...
Southern Howard County in northeastern Iowa...

* Until 245 PM CDT.

* At 148 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line from
near St. Ansgar to 22 miles west of Rockford, or along a line from
11 miles north of Osage to 36 miles west of Charles City, moving
east at 35 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...
Charles City, Osage, St. Ansgar, Rockford, Riceville, Elma,
Stacyville, Rudd, Floyd, Marble Rock, Alta Vista, Mitchell, North
Washington, Carpenter, Colwell, Orchard, Bassett, Howardville,
Idlewilde State Park and Colwell County Park.
Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from
windows. These storms are capable of producing damaging winds and
large hail.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

08/07/2026

Floyd Co Weather Alert:

Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued August 7 at 1:40PM CDT until August 7 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH
541 IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING
AREAS

IN IOWA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 6 COUNTIES

IN NORTH CENTRAL IOWA

FLOYD MITCHELL

IN NORTHEAST IOWA

CHICKASAW FAYETTE HOWARD
WINNESHIEK

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF CHARLES CITY, CRESCO, DECORAH,
NEW HAMPTON, OELWEIN, AND OSAGE.
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07/30/2026

Learning the timelapse feature of the new weather camera at Rockford and caught a pretty great shot this morning. Thought I'd share it with you all.

07/25/2026

Floyd Co Weather Alert:

Extreme Heat Warning
EXTREME HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM CDT SUNDAY... ...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING... ...EXTREME HEAT WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 25 at 2:20AM CDT until July 26 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisories, heat index values up to 105
expected. For the Extreme Heat Warning and Extreme Heat Watch,
dangerously hot conditions with heat index values of 105 to 110
degrees expected.

* WHERE...Floyd and Mitchell Counties.

* WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, from noon today to 8 PM CDT this
evening. For the Extreme Heat Warning, from noon to 9 PM CDT
Sunday. For the Extreme Heat Watch, from Sunday evening through
Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high
humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

07/24/2026

Thank you Kwik Star! I'm sure that our area responders, dispatchers, medical professionals, and all other applicable personnel appreciate your generosity!

Thank you to all first responders, EMTs, nurses, doctors, 9-1-1 professionals, police, firefighters, and anyone else who helps to protect our communities 24/7.

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07/23/2026

We're looking for input from Floyd County residents as we update our Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan.

This plan must be updated every five years, and public participation is an important part of the process. If you live in Floyd County, we'd appreciate a few minutes of your time to complete a short survey.

Please read the flyer below, then follow this link to the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/298STWW or simply scan the QR code. Survey will close at 4:30 on August 14th, 2026

Thank you for helping us identify hazards, reduce future risks, and make Floyd County a safer, more resilient place to live, work, and visit.