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⚠️ Severe Weather Potential Today – Boone County ⚠️Boone County could see strong to severe thunderstorms this afternoon ...
06/17/2026

⚠️ Severe Weather Potential Today – Boone County ⚠️

Boone County could see strong to severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening as a cold front moves through Missouri. Storms may approach the Boone County area mainly during the afternoon into early evening, with the greatest local concern roughly between 3–9 PM.

Main hazards:
🌬️ Damaging winds up to 70 mph possible
🧊 Large hail up to golf ball size possible
🌪️ Tornadoes
🌧️ Heavy rain and localized flooding possible

Make sure you have multiple ways to receive warnings, secure outdoor items, and know where you would go if a warning is issued.

Stay weather aware today and never drive through flooded roads. Remember: Turn Around, Don’t Drown.

This official Storm Planning Timeline shows what to do before & during severe weather. Have emergency supplies ready, kn...
06/17/2026

This official Storm Planning Timeline shows what to do before & during severe weather. Have emergency supplies ready, know your safe places & communication plan. When warnings are issued, seconds count! Visit weather.gov for updates.

Never, Never, NEVER leave children, disabled adults, the elderly, or pets in parked, unattended vehicles! Always check t...
06/12/2026

Never, Never, NEVER leave children, disabled adults, the elderly, or pets in parked, unattended vehicles! Always check the backseat. weather.gov/safety/heat-children-pets

This week, the Boone County Office of Emergency Management hosted a two-day Reunification Exercise (REx) training presen...
06/12/2026

This week, the Boone County Office of Emergency Management hosted a two-day Reunification Exercise (REx) training presented by the I Love U Guys Foundation.

The training brought together school personnel, law enforcement, fire service, EMS, public health, emergency management, dispatch, and community partners from Boone County and beyond to learn and practice the Standard Reunification Method (SRM).

When people think about school emergencies, they often focus on the response to the incident itself. Equally important, however, is what happens afterward. Parents want to know where their children are, students need a safe and organized process for reconnecting with their families, and responders need a plan that reduces confusion during an already stressful situation.
The Standard Reunification Method provides a nationally recognized framework to help schools and public safety agencies safely reunite students with parents or guardians following an emergency, evacuation, or other incident requiring reunification.

Throughout the two-day training, participants worked through classroom instruction, discussions, and practical exercises designed to strengthen coordination among agencies and improve preparedness across our community.

Boone County OEM would like to thank the I Love U Guys Foundation for providing this important training, Columbia Public Schools for their partnership and support, COMO Parks and Recreation for hosting the event, and all of the agencies and organizations that invested their time to participate.

Preparedness is a team effort, and training like this helps ensure that if a crisis occurs, our community is better prepared to reunite families safely, efficiently, and compassionately.

Press Release: Severe Weather Expected This Afternoon in Boone CountyBoone County, MO (June 11, 2026) – The National Wea...
06/11/2026

Press Release: Severe Weather Expected This Afternoon in Boone County

Boone County, MO (June 11, 2026) – The National Weather Service (NWS) and the Boone County Office of Emergency Management continue to monitor the potential for strong to severe thunderstorms today across the region. In Boone County, storms will continue to move through into the evening hours. Possible hazards include hail, damaging winds, heavy rainfall, tornadoes, and localized flooding.

Strong storms may impact the entire county as they move through the region, with an estimated onset of 3 p.m.– 6 p.m. All residents are urged to have multiple ways to receive weather alerts, stay aware of any watches or warnings in effect, and identify a safe shelter location ahead of time. For more information on how to stay safe during severe weather, please visit https://ready.boonemo.gov/severe-weather.asp.

Localized flooding may occur in low-lying and poor-drainage areas. Use caution when traveling and never drive through water covering a roadway. Even shallow floodwater can be dangerous and may hide hazards and road damage beneath the surface.

Residents who experience property damage, downed trees, or other debris as a result of tonight's storm are encouraged to submit a report to the Boone County Office of Emergency Management as soon as it is safe to do so. Timely reporting helps local officials and public safety assess the scope of damage and coordinate an appropriate response.

To report storm damage or debris, visit: https://arcg.is/uqD5K0.

Residents are reminded to stay safe and avoid downed power lines or other hazardous conditions when assessing damage. If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, call 911 immediately.

For updates on storm response and recovery efforts, follow the Boone County Office of Emergency Management on its official website, www.boonemo.gov/oem, and on social media channels.

For media inquiries, please contact:
Boone County Office of Emergency Management
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 573-554-7900

In extreme heat, dress in loose-fitting, lightweight, and light-colored clothes. Avoid dark colors because they absorb t...
06/10/2026

In extreme heat, dress in loose-fitting, lightweight, and light-colored clothes. Avoid dark colors because they absorb the sun’s rays.

🚨 Today, Boone County emergency responders participated in a hands-on Active Shooter Incident Management exercise coordi...
06/09/2026

🚨 Today, Boone County emergency responders participated in a hands-on Active Shooter Incident Management exercise coordinated by our office that focused on strengthening coordination during complex, high-stress incidents.

The exercise gave law enforcement, fire, EMS, dispatch, hospital, and emergency management partners the opportunity to practice key response actions, including establishing command, coordinating staging, triage, casualty collection, Rescue Task Force operations, medical transport, and communication between agencies.

Exercises like this help responders build relationships, test procedures, and improve decision-making before a real emergency occurs. We appreciate all of the agencies, trainees, volunteers, and exercise participants who helped make today’s training possible.

Preparedness is a team effort, and today’s exercise was an important step in continuing to build a safer, more resilient Boone County.

🌧️ Localized Flooding in Boone County 🌧️Continued rainfall has led to flooding on many roads across Boone County. Please...
06/08/2026

🌧️ Localized Flooding in Boone County 🌧️

Continued rainfall has led to flooding on many roads across Boone County. Please use caution if you have to travel and never attempt to drive through flooded roadways.

🚧 Do not drive around barriers
🚗 Turn around, don’t drown
🌊 Just a few inches of moving water can be dangerous
📍 Give yourself extra time and choose alternate routes when needed

Flooded roadways can be deeper and more dangerous than they appear. Stay safe, Boone County! 💙

06/07/2026

⚠️ TRAFFIC ALERT ⚠️

E Loy Martin between Bobbie Garrett Drive and Robbie Forbis Road is currently closed due to roadway flood damage. Please seek alternate routes.

✨💎 The final day of the 2026 Girls in Emergency Management Camp is complete! 💎✨Campers wrapped up the week by learning H...
06/05/2026

✨💎 The final day of the 2026 Girls in Emergency Management Camp is complete! 💎✨

Campers wrapped up the week by learning Hands-Only CPR, practicing Stop the Bleed skills, and playing a cybersecurity board game focused on staying safe in the digital world.

We were honored to welcome Kathy Steinhoff for the 45th as our keynote speaker for graduation, where campers, counselors, and families gathered to celebrate the week with refreshments and cake.

That brings GEM Camp to a close until next year! Thank you to everyone who helped make this week such a meaningful experience for our campers.

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2145 County Drive
Columbia, MO
65202

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