Mitchell County Iowa Emergency Management

Mitchell County Iowa Emergency Management Mitchell County, Iowa Office of Emergency Management located in Osage, IA.

05/26/2026

Special Weather Statement issued May 26 at 6:53PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

Mitchell; Mower

At 652 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Stacyville, or 13 miles north of Osage, moving east at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.

This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Stacyville around 700 PM CDT.
Adams around 710 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this storm include Meyer, Taopi, County
Roads T 54 And A 31, Johnsburg, McIntire, Highway 218 And County T
40, Little Cedar, County Roads 4 And 8, and Bailey.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

05/20/2026

Join us in celebrating Sheriff Greg Beaver’s retirement! 🎉

🗓 May 20
⏰ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 211 S. 6th Street, Osage

Stop by to thank him for his years of service and wish him well on his next chapter. Coffee & cake will be provided!

Everyone is welcome—hope to see you there!

05/18/2026

Sign up here for MITCHELL COUNTY ALERTS In the event of an emergency or severe weather, an alert will be sent to the phone number and/or email address provided by voice, text and/or email. This is a free service provided by Mitchell County, IA, however, normal message fees may apply. To receive text...

05/18/2026

With 3 Tornado Warnings issued by our office last night, we set a record for the most Tornado Warnings issued in a year (41 warnings). The previous record for our County Warning Area (CWA) was 40 in 1998. Tornado Warnings have been issued on 6 calendar days this year. The 1986-2025 average is 5.6 days. The most on a single calendar day this year was 26 on April 17, setting a record for the most Tornado Warnings on a calendar day. The previous record was 19 on June 7, 2008. 26 out of our 28 counties have had at least 1 Tornado Warning issued this year. The last Tornado Warning in La Crosse (WI) County was June 25, 2025, & the last in Monroe County (WI) was June 26, 2025.

05/18/2026

5/18 6AM - Another round of scattered severe storms are possible primarily this evening into tonight. Higher confidence for severe storms forming southwest of the area in central Iowa this afternoon weaken as they shift northeast through the evening into the nighttime hours. Similar to Sunday's severe weather threat, amount of weakening and timing remain the forecast detail to closely monitor. Highest confidence locally for damaging winds as the main threat with isolated tornadoes and large hail as secondary threats. Should stronger storms reach the local area earlier, tornadoes and large hail would also be a primary threat concern. Have multiple ways to receive warnings especially while sleeping given the potential nighttime severe weather threat.

05/18/2026

Update: Tornado Warning issued May 17 at 10:36PM CDT until May 17 at 11:15PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

Floyd, IA; Mitchell, IA

At 1035 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Nora Springs, or 10 miles east of Mason City, moving
northeast at 55 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. This circulation produced a
tornado near Rockwell in the last 30 minutes.

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...
Rudd around 1040 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Colwell County Park, Orchard, New Haven, Idlewilde State Park,
Howardville, County Roads 147 And T 34, and County Roads B 20 And T
26.

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

05/18/2026

Update: Tornado Watch issued May 17 at 11:11PM CDT until May 18 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

Chickasaw, IA; Fayette, IA; Floyd, IA; Howard, IA; Mitchell, IA; Winneshiek, IA; Dodge, MN; Fillmore, MN; Mower, MN; Olmsted, MN

TORNADO WATCH 216 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 1 AM CDT MONDAY FOR THE
FOLLOWING AREAS

IN IOWA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 6 COUNTIES

IN NORTH CENTRAL IOWA

FLOYD MITCHELL

IN NORTHEAST IOWA

CHICKASAW FAYETTE HOWARD
WINNESHIEK

IN MINNESOTA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 4 COUNTIES

IN SOUTHEAST MINNESOTA

DODGE FILLMORE MOWER
OLMSTED

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF AUSTIN, CHARLES CITY, CRESCO,
DECORAH, DODGE CENTER, NEW HAMPTON, OELWEIN, OSAGE, PRESTON,
AND ROCHESTER.

05/18/2026

Update: Tornado Warning issued May 17 at 11:07PM CDT until May 17 at 11:15PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

Mitchell, IA; Mower, MN

The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 100 AM CDT for north central
and northeastern Iowa...and southeastern Minnesota.

05/18/2026

Update: Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 17 at 10:58PM CDT until May 17 at 11:15PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

Floyd, IA; Mitchell, IA; Mower, MN

At 1058 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from Claremont to near Adams to 8 miles southwest of
Riceville, moving northeast at 55 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

These severe storms will be near...
Riceville around 1105 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include County
Roads A 39 And S 70, Meyer, Toeterville, County Roads B 60 And T 18,
Rock Creek, Idlewilde State Park, and Otranto.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 100 AM CDT for north central
and northeastern Iowa...and southeastern Minnesota.

Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

Address

211 S. 6th Street
Osage, IA
50461

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 3pm
Tuesday 9am - 3pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 3pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+16417325872

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