Pottawattamie County Emergency Management

Pottawattamie County Emergency Management The primary goal of Emergency Management is to prevent injuries, save lives, and reduce property damage in our communities.

This page is a communications tool for the ‘distribution’ of information only. Emergency Management is an integrated effort, involving local, state, and federal government agencies as well as volunteer organizations and businesses. These various entities assist citizens and their communities to prepare for, respond to, recover from, and eliminate or reduce the effects of natural, civil, and technological emergencies and disasters. The primary goal of emergency management is to prevent injuries, save lives, and reduce property damage in our communities.

10/02/2026

PCEMA ALERT:

Flood Warning issued October 1 at 7:59PM CDT until October 2 at 8:00AM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...Northeastern Mills County in southwestern Iowa...
South Central Pottawattamie County in southwestern Iowa...

* WHEN...Until 800 AM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Streams
continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 757 PM CDT, the river gage along the West Nishnabotna River
near Henderson reports rising water exceeding minor flood stage.
Flooding is already occurring in the warned area. Between 1 and 3
inches of rain fell in the area last night.
- Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is
expected.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
areas near the West Nishnabotna River from Carson to Macedonia to
Henderson to Hastings, and Old Town Park.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

10/01/2026

Pottawattamie County Emergency Management is asking residents who experienced property damage from the September 30–October 1 heavy rainfall and flooding to submit a damage report through the county’s website. 

10/01/2026

PCEMA ALERT:

Flood Warning issued October 1 at 12:48PM CDT until October 1 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...Northern Mills County in southwestern Iowa...
Pottawattamie County in southwestern Iowa...
Douglas County in east central Nebraska...
Sarpy County in east central Nebraska...
Southeastern Saunders County in east central Nebraska...
Northern Cass County in southeastern Nebraska...
Lancaster County in southeastern Nebraska...

* WHEN...Until 800 PM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is occurring.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1246 PM CDT, emergency management reported continued flooding
across the warned area due to the very heavy rainfall that
occurred on Wednesday night. Flooding is already occurring. In
many locations, the water is slowly receding, but will continue
for several hours, especially in low lying areas along larger
creeks and rivers. Between 3 and 8 inches of rain have fallen.
- Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is
expected.
- Some locations that may continue to experience floodinginclude...
Omaha, Lincoln, Council Bluffs, Bellevue, Papillion, Ralston,
Gretna, Boys Town, Elkhorn, Millard, Offutt AFB, La Vista,
Plattsmouth, Carter Lake, Waverly, Ashland, Hickman, Springfield,
Oakland and Yutan.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

10/01/2026

PCEMA ALERT:

Flood Warning issued October 1 at 8:45AM CDT until October 2 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE..The National Weather Service in Omaha/Valley has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Iowa...

West Nishnabotna River At Hancock affecting Pottawattamie County.

Additional information is available at water.noaa.gov.

The next statement will be issued this evening at 845 PM CDT.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...West Nishnabotna River at Hancock.

* WHEN...From this afternoon to Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Low-lying areas of Botna Bend Park in
Hancock begin to flood. In addition, lowland flooding along the
river begins.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 7.9 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage this afternoon
to 14.7 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage
late this evening to 6.8 feet Saturday morning. It will rise to
7.7 feet Saturday evening. It will then fall again and remain
below flood stage.
- Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 14.5
feet on 06/15/1984.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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10/01/2026

PCEMA ALERT:

Flood Warning issued October 1 at 2:05AM CDT until October 1 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...Southern Harrison County in southwestern Iowa...
Northwestern Pottawattamie County in southwestern Iowa...
Southwestern Shelby County in southwestern Iowa...
North Central Douglas County in east central Nebraska...
Southeastern Washington County in east central Nebraska...

* WHEN...Until 100 PM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 203 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly
in the warned area. Between 3 and 6 inches of rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the
warned area.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Blair, Harlan, Missouri Valley, Logan, Woodbine, Underwood, Fort
Calhoun, Neola, Shelby, Minden, Earling, Kennard, Persia, Modale,
Panama, Magnolia, Portsmouth and Washington.
- This includes the following highways...
Interstate 29 between mile markers 66 and 82. Interstate 80 in
Iowa between mile markers 20 and 40.
- For flood safety information, visit weather.gov/safety/flood.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

10/01/2026

PCEMA ALERT:

Flood Warning issued October 1 at 1:48AM CDT until October 1 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is ongoing.

* WHERE...West Central Mills County in southwestern Iowa...
Southwestern Pottawattamie County in southwestern Iowa...
Douglas County in east central Nebraska...
Sarpy County in east central Nebraska...
East Central Saunders County in east central Nebraska...
North Central Cass County in southeastern Nebraska...

* WHEN...Until 100 PM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is occurring.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 145 AM CDT, emergency management reported in several locations
across the Omaha metro. Flooding is already occurring. Between 5
and 8 inches of rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the
warned area.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Omaha, Council Bluffs, Bellevue, Papillion, Ralston, Gretna,
Bennington, Boys Town, Elkhorn, Millard, Offutt AFB, La Vista,
Carter Lake, Valley, Springfield, Waterloo, Crescent, Cedar
Creek, Aksarben and Chalco.
- This includes the following highways...
Interstate 80 in Nebraska between mile markers 428 and 454.
Interstate 29 between mile markers 43 and 63. Interstate 80 in
Iowa between mile markers 1 and 11.
- For flood safety information, visit weather.gov/safety/flood.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

10/01/2026

PCEMA ALERT:

Flash Flood Warning issued September 30 at 11:11PM CDT until October 1 at 2:15AM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
FFWOAX

The National Weather Service in Omaha/Valley has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
Southern Harrison County in southwestern Iowa...
Northwestern Pottawattamie County in southwestern Iowa...
Southwestern Shelby County in southwestern Iowa...
North Central Douglas County in east central Nebraska...
Southeastern Washington County in east central Nebraska...

* Until 215 AM CDT.

* At 1111 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain
have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1.5 to 3 inches in 1
hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible in
the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Blair, Harlan, Missouri Valley, Logan, Woodbine, Underwood, Fort
Calhoun, Neola, Shelby, Minden, Earling, Kennard, Persia, Modale,
Panama, Magnolia, Portsmouth and Washington.

This includes the following highways...
Interstate 29 between mile markers 66 and 82. Interstate 80 in Iowa
between mile markers 20 and 40.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

10/01/2026

PCEMA ALERT:

Flash Flood Warning issued September 30 at 10:03PM CDT until October 1 at 2:00AM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
FFWOAX

The National Weather Service in Omaha/Valley has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
Southwestern Pottawattamie County in southwestern Iowa...
Douglas County in east central Nebraska...
Sarpy County in east central Nebraska...

* Until 200 AM CDT.

* At 1003 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain
have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2 inches in 1 hour.
Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 3 inches are possible in the
warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Omaha, Council Bluffs, Bellevue, Papillion, Ralston, Gretna,
Bennington, Boys Town, Elkhorn, Millard, Offutt AFB, La Vista,
Carter Lake, Valley, Springfield, Waterloo, Crescent, Cedar Creek,
Aksarben and Chalco.

This includes the following highways...
Interstate 80 in Nebraska between mile markers 428 and 454.
Interstate 29 between mile markers 43 and 63. Interstate 80 in Iowa
between mile markers 1 and 11.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

Address

205 S Main Street
Council Bluffs, IA
51501

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+17123285777

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