Adair & Guthrie County EMA

07/26/2026

07/08/2026

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Severe weather is possible this afternoon to evening over much of central Iowa as a boundary tracks across the state. Damaging winds and heavy rain are the primary hazards of concern, with a lower risk for hail and/or a few tornadoes. Stay weather aware today, and have multiple ways to receive warnings, should any be issued!

06/04/2026

In addition to the threat for flooding, there is a Level 1 out of 5 risk for severe weather across much of Iowa tonight. Gusty winds and heavy rain are the prominent threats. We could still see some hail (around 1" in diameter) and a tornado or two with storms today.

06/04/2026

New event. Flood Watch from 6/4/2026 4:00 PM to 6/5/2026 7:00 AM CDT for Adair & Guthrie County, IA. https://inws.ncep.noaa.gov/a/a.php?i=128423424

Rainfall totals of 2–4 inches are anticipated, with locally higher amounts possible, leading to a risk of scattered flash flooding and urban ponding. A second round of heavy rain and storms is expected late Friday. Motorists are reminded to never drive through flooded roadways. Turn Around, Don't Drown!

06/03/2026

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GTSB is partnering with the Central Iowa Traffic Safety Task Force (CITSTF), and law enforcement across Iowa June 8-12, 2026, for the second annual statewide Move Over enforcement project.

Read More: https://dps.iowa.gov/press-release/2026-06-01/lights-flashing-move-over-when-passing

05/18/2026

Special Attention Adair County,

Tornado Watch issued May 18 at 3:49PM CDT until May 18 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA New event.

05/18/2026

We have yet another round of severe weather slated for our area again today. Storms are expected to begin in Nebraska and Southwest Iowa before organizing into a line and pushing east across the state.

All severe hazards are in play, with isolated instances of very large hail possible in Southwest Iowa. Once storms form into a line, tornadoes and damaging gusts are the main hazards. Large hail up to 1.5" in diameter is still possible.

Timing for the storms is still subject to change due to lingering showers this morning. As of right now, the earliest expected start time is 5pm, with the most likely start time before 8pm.

We will have a mid-day briefing with the NWS office so check back this afternoon for updates and maybe a better defined timing. Now is the time to take action and be prepared for the incoming weather.

05/18/2026

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Special Attention Adair and Guthrie County.

The NWS in Des Moines has issued a Tornado Watch from 5/17/2026 8:07 PM to 5/18/2026 3:00 AM CDT.
https://inws.ncep.noaa.gov/a/a.php?i=127712873

05/17/2026

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An Enhanced Risk (Level 3 of 5) of severe weather has now shifted over all of Guthrie and part of Adair County. Storms will start pushing into western Iowa between 8 and 9PM and probably closer to 11PM in our area.

All hazards are possible with this system. Models are trending to show more of damaging wind and hail threat for Adair and Guthrie, although a few tornadoes can not be ruled out. With the highest tornado risk being in western Iowa, should this happen to our west, we will need to monitor the tornadoes to see if hold together as they approach our area.

With storms occurring overnight, have a way to be woken up if a warning is issued! Click the signup button on the top of our page to register for Adair & Guthrie EMA Alert Iowa.

05/17/2026

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An Enhanced Risk (Level 3 of 5) of severe weather is forecast for parts of Iowa today. Storms will develop in South Dakota this afternoon before pushing into western Iowa between 8 and 9PM. These storms are expected to last through mid-morning on Monday. All hazards are possible on Sunday. A few tornadoes are possible across Iowa, with the highest risk being in western third of Iowa.

Continue to monitor forecast changes throughout the day. With these storms occurring overnight, have a way to be woken up if a warning is issued!