Randolph County Emergency Management

06/19/2026

FLOOD WATCH

A FLOOD WATCH has been issued for our region by the US National Weather Service Kansas City Missouri until Sunday evening

Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.

A tropical air mass combined with expected thunderstorm development will make for higher rain rates that can lead to flooding.

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

06/17/2026

WIND ADVISORY

The US National Weather Service Kansas City Missouri has issued a WIND ADVISORY for today until 3pm this afternoon. Wind gusts could reach near 50mph. Make sure your patio furniture doesn't end up at the neighbors house.

06/11/2026

SEVERE STORM WARNING

The US National Weather Service Kansas City Missouri has issued a SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING for Randolph County until 5:45pm this evening. Storms that can produce damaging winds and hail are moving into the area.

06/11/2026

THUNDERSTORM WATCH

The US National Weather Service Kansas City Missouri has issued a SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH for our region until 9pm this evening. A WATCH means that conditions exist for the development of storms that could be severe. Pay attention to the weather this evening.

06/10/2026

FLOOD WARNING & TORNADO WATCH

The US National Weather Service Kansas City Missouri has issued a FLASH FLOO WARNING until 4pm for the Cario and Jacksonville areas in northern Randolph County due the recent heavy rains. DO NOT drive through flooded areas.

A TORNADO WATCH has been issued for our area until 9pm this evening. Pay attention to the weather and have more than one way to receive weather alerts and notifications.

06/09/2026

BRIDGE CLOSURE

If you travel Highway 240 in the Glasgow area, the bridge over the Missouri River is closed until further notice.

**UPDATE:** MODOT has re-opened the bridge.****Attention all Howard Co residents and surrounding communities. MODOT will be closing the Missouri River Bridge on Hwy 240 in Glasgow within the hour.
Possible damage to the bridge caused by two loose barges hitting a pillar. Further investigation will continue tomorrow.
Please refrain from removing blockades for your safety and safety of others.

06/08/2026

THE FLOOD WATCH HAS BEEN EXTENDED.

Due to forecasted rain fall, the US National Weather Service Kansas City Missouri has EXTENDED the FLOOD WATCH four our area until 9am on Tuesday. More rain in the forecast may cause roads to become covered with water. Do not drive through flood waters as only a couple of inches of moving water can sweep a car, SUV or pickup truck off the roadway.

FLOOD WATCH

The US National Weather Service Kansas City Missouri has issued a FLOOD WATCH for our area until Monday afternoon. Watch for water on the road. DO NOT drive through flood waters.

06/08/2026

FLOOD WATCH

The US National Weather Service Kansas City Missouri has issued a FLOOD WATCH for our area until Monday afternoon. Watch for water on the road. DO NOT drive through flood waters.

06/05/2026

Can First Responders find you when you need them most? Make sure your mailbox or your house has the address numerals displayed in a way the crews can find you when you need them in a hurry.

06/02/2026

TESTING

Tomorrow (Wednesday ) we will be testing the Warning Siren System at 11:00am. Remember, this system is designed to be heard outdoors. You may not hear the siren indoors so you need to have more than one way to receive warnings and alerts.

Do you have a plan in the event of damaging weather or other emergencies?