Osceola, Iowa Police Department

06/11/2026

SEVERE Thunderstorm WARNING for Osceola and Clarke County until 7:30 am.

* At 642 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Kent, or 6 miles south of Creston, moving east at 65 mph.

HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.

SOURCE...Trained weather spotters.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect considerable
tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes,
roofs, and outbuildings.

06/05/2026

05/26/2026

The 200 block of N. Lincoln, between W. Webster and W. Clay, will be closed until this afternoon for water main repair. The 100 - 200 blocks of N. Lincoln will experience low water pressure.

05/18/2026

The National Weather Service in Des Moines is projecting a severe thunderstorm to arrive in Osceola and Clarke County at approximately 7:30p.m. This storm is expected to carry with it large hail, damaging winds, heavy rain and the potential for tornadoes.

Please monitor news and weather sources for up-to-the-minute information.

05/18/2026

Osceola and Clarke County are under a tornado WATCH until 10pm tonight.

05/18/2026

The next round of weather is forecast to begin this afternoon and continue into Tuesday morning. Please pay attention to news and weather sources for information.

05/16/2026

Osceola and Clarke County are under a tornado WATCH until 11pm.

05/16/2026

..A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 830 PM CDT FOR NORTHWESTERN DECATUR...MADISON...UNION...NORTHEASTERN RINGGOLD...
WESTERN CLARKE AND SOUTHEASTERN ADAIR COUNTIES...

Damaging winds and large hail is possible.

05/15/2026

Thank you Clarke Middle School for remembering us on Peace Officer Memorial Day! You guys rock!

05/14/2026

Thank you for the treats! We appreciate it and they were delicious.

🍩 Law enforcement + donuts… name a more iconic duo, we’ll wait.

(Did Ernie or AJ share? We'll never know...) 🍩

In recognition of National Police Week, Clarke County Hospital surprised the Clarke County Sheriff's Office and Osceola Police Department with some sweet treats to say THANK YOU for all they do to keep our community safe!

We appreciate the long hours, dedication, sacrifice and commitment shown by ALL of our law enforcement officers. Thank you for serving and protecting our community — today and every day! 💙🚔🚨