Pottawattamie County Emergency Management

06/11/2026

Beating the heat is an important part of summer safety! High temperatures can be dangerous if you aren't prepared.

Stay hydrated (drink more water than usual)
Limit outdoor activity during the hottest part of the day
Find air conditioned spaces if you get too hot

Learn more about staying cool this summer: ready.iowa.gov/summersafety

06/11/2026

PCEMA ALERT:

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 11 at 5:52AM CDT until June 11 at 6:30AM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
SVROAX

The National Weather Service in Omaha has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
East central Fremont County in southwestern Iowa...
Montgomery County in southwestern Iowa...
Southeastern Pottawattamie County in southwestern Iowa...
Central Page County in southwestern Iowa...

* Until 630 AM CDT.

* At 552 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 5 miles northeast
of Randolph, or 14 miles southwest of Red Oak, moving east at 50
mph.

HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...This storm has a history of producing 60 to 70 mph wind
gusts.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect considerable
tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes,
roofs, and outbuildings.

* This severe thunderstorm will be near...
Stanton around 610 AM CDT.

Other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include
Villisca.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

06/11/2026

PCEMA ALERT:

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 11 at 5:46AM CDT until June 11 at 6:30AM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
SVROAX

The National Weather Service in Omaha has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northwestern Mills County in southwestern Iowa...
Pottawattamie County in southwestern Iowa...
Southeastern Harrison County in southwestern Iowa...
Southeastern Shelby County in southwestern Iowa...

* Until 630 AM CDT.

* At 545 AM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Underwood to 4 miles northeast of Silver City,
moving east at 55 mph.

HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect considerable
tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes,
roofs, and outbuildings.

* Severe thunderstorms will be near...
Neola, Carson, Minden, and Macedonia around 550 AM CDT.
Oakland, Shelby, and Hancock around 555 AM CDT.
Avoca around 600 AM CDT.
Walnut around 605 AM CDT.

This includes the following highways...
Interstate 29 between mile markers 39 and 52, between mile markers
54 and 56, and between mile markers 61 and 66.
Interstate 80 in Iowa between mile markers 3 and 48.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

06/11/2026

PCEMA ALERT:

Tornado Warning issued June 11 at 5:43AM CDT until June 11 at 6:15AM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
TOROAX

The National Weather Service in Omaha has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
Northern Montgomery County in southwestern Iowa...
Northeastern Mills County in southwestern Iowa...
Southeastern Pottawattamie County in southwestern Iowa...

* Until 615 AM CDT.

* At 543 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Silver City, or 17 miles southeast of Council
Bluffs, moving east at 55 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.

* This dangerous storm will be near...
Henderson around 550 AM CDT.

Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
Elliott.
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

06/11/2026

PCEMA ALERT:

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 11 at 5:28AM CDT until June 11 at 6:15AM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
SVROAX

The National Weather Service in Omaha has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northern Fremont County in southwestern Iowa...
Western Montgomery County in southwestern Iowa...
Mills County in southwestern Iowa...
Southeastern Pottawattamie County in southwestern Iowa...
Northwestern Page County in southwestern Iowa...
East central Sarpy County in east central Nebraska...
North central Otoe County in southeastern Nebraska...
Eastern Cass County in southeastern Nebraska...

* Until 615 AM CDT.

* At 527 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 3 miles south of
Beaver Lake, or 13 miles north of Nebraska City, moving east at 50
mph.

HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Public reported 63 mph wind gust near South Bend,
Nebraska at 5:20 AM.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect considerable
tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes,
roofs, and outbuildings.

* This severe thunderstorm will be near...
Beaver Lake around 530 AM CDT.
Tabor around 535 AM CDT.
Randolph around 540 AM CDT.

This includes Interstate 29 between mile markers 15 and 37.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

06/11/2026

Be weather aware for the morning commute. All modes of severe weather possible. Here are some estimated location times with plenty behind the leading edge to make today's commute a challenge. Sign up for Alert Iowa and stay informed!

06/11/2026

Have a way to receive alerts while you are sleeping. Review your emergency plan tonight in the event you need to enact it. Make sure you are signed up for Alert Iowa https://www.pottcounty-ia.gov/emergency_management/alert_iowa/

Still making payments on that hatchback? You'll definitely want to find a way to park it indoors before going to bed tonight.

⛈️ OVERNIGHT SEVERE THREAT (3 AM - 6 AM):
Wind-blown, tennis ball-sized hail (up to 2.5") is capable of producing destructive damage to vehicles and roofs overnight. The highest risk sits across east-central and southeast Nebraska, specifically impacting areas south of Columbus, north of Lincoln, and near Omaha.

⚠️ MORE THAN JUST HAIL: While very large hail is the main threat, these overnight storms are also capable of producing damaging winds, flash flooding, and a tornado or two.

🚨 WHAT TO DO: Since these storms are moving through while most people are asleep, please ensure your NOAA Weather Radio is on and your smartphone alerts are turned UP so you can be awakened if a warning is issued for your area.

06/09/2026

Come on out and see us! Recorders office, EMA, Western Iowa services Collaborative (WISC). Get your passports, find out about disability services and have help Signing up for Pottawattamie Alerts. We will be here until 7:30pm!

06/09/2026

Keep an eye on the sky this afternoon and have a way to receive emergency alerts in the overnight hours.