Nowata County Emergency Management

06/16/2026

Well ... HAIL .... is expected in this round of storms. Remain weather aware and cover any of your plants that may be damaged - timing is early evening.

We're monitoring portions of far NE and NW for some isolated storm development this afternoon. Forcing is weak, but if a storm does develop, instability and deep layer shear support severe storms capable of producing large hail and localized damaging wind.

06/14/2026

6pm - Nowata County is under TORNADO WATCH until 11pm tonight.

11:30pm update - winds went east - more rain through tonight

06/13/2026

We are in the target area. Plan now to be somewhere safe overnight tonight, and have your cell phones charged in case of power outages.

06/13/2026

Heads up Nowata County - be ready for the weather issues today. Have your warning devices activated, remain weather aware and stay hydrated!

06/12/2026

FYI

Not another weather update. But just as important for animals and people. The New World Screwworm is making its way up to Oklahoma. We will provide more information from the USDA as it becomes available. The best way you can help is maintain surveillance on your cattle, horses, or other animals. If you find any of these, report it to the USDA, Oklahoma Dept of Agriculture, or to your KTO Emergency Management Team.

06/11/2026

Timing update

06/11/2026

For our ranchers and others who are vigilant to this threat - information is available.

New World screwworm has been confirmed in Texas, making awareness and early detection more important than ever for livestock owners, veterinarians and animal health professionals.

The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry is monitoring the situation and has information available for Oklahoma producers.
🔗: https://ag.ok.gov/new-world-screwworm-confirmed-in-texas/

Find New World screwworm resources and educational materials from OSU Extension.
🔗: https://screwworm.okstate.edu

06/11/2026

The GOALLLLLLL is RAINNNNNNN! Possible severe weather today and tomorrow, too. Rain chances are higher as we get into the weekend and early next week. https://ticker.mesonet.org/

06/11/2026

We have some serious rain headed our way today. Try to be off the roads if possible - this is not your average rain storm. Have your weather warnings activated as possible flash flooding may occur.

05/31/2026

The USDA has released updated 2026 payment rates for the Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP), which helps ranchers recover from grazing losses caused by drought.

When drought dries up pasture, producers are often forced to buy expensive feed, reduce herd sizes, or sell cattle earlier than planned. LFP helps keep ranches operating during some of the toughest conditions agriculture faces.

Why should consumers care?

Because the effects of drought don’t stop at the pasture gate. When livestock producers struggle, it impacts the entire food supply chain. Fewer cattle, higher feed costs, and reduced production can all contribute to higher food prices and supply challenges down the road.

Programs like LFP help stabilize our food supply, support rural economies, and keep family ranches in business. This isn’t a handout. It’s disaster assistance tied to documented drought conditions and real economic losses.

Whether you raise cattle or simply buy groceries, a strong agricultural sector benefits all of us.

Check your county’s eligibility below:

🔗 https://www.arcgis.com/apps/dashboards/3c9aef9fd4684f948e3bb2375b93cfb9

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