Lafayette County EMA

06/01/2026

⚠️ SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH — Lafayette County ⚠️

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for Lafayette County and surrounding areas, valid until 7:00 PM CDT this evening, Monday, June 1.

Conditions are favorable for severe thunderstorms to develop. Here’s what we’re watching:

⛈️ Threats Include:
🌩️ Hail — Isolated hail up to ping pong ball size possible
💨 Wind — Scattered gusts up to 70 MPH possible
⚡ Lightning — Frequent lightning possible

🔔 WATCH vs. WARNING — Know the Difference!

👀 WATCH = Conditions are favorable for severe weather to develop. Stay alert, monitor the weather, and be ready to act quickly. Now is the time to review your plan and know where you’ll shelter.

🚨 WARNING = Severe weather has been detected on radar or reported by spotters and is imminent or occurring. Take shelter immediately.

📲 Stay weather-aware this afternoon and evening. Keep your phone charged, notifications on, and know your safe shelter location before storms arrive.

Follow Lafayette County EMA for the latest updates. You can also monitor conditions through the NWS Memphis at weather.gov.

🌩️ When thunder roars, go indoors!

06/01/2026

⛈️ WEATHER ALERT | Lafayette County, Mississippi
Monday, June 1, 2026

The Lafayette County Emergency Management Agency is monitoring active severe weather potential for our area today. Here’s what you need to know:

🌩️ TODAY’S THREAT
Lafayette County falls within a Slight Risk (Level 2) for severe weather today, with the primary threats being damaging wind gusts of 60+ mph and up to quarter-sized hail. Tornadoes are not expected.

Two rounds of storms are possible:
🔹 Round 1: Now through 3 PM
🔹 Round 2: 4 PM through 11 PM

High near 89°F with a 60% chance of precipitation. Rainfall totals of 0.10”–0.25” expected, but higher amounts are possible in stronger storms.

🌧️ TONIGHT
Storm chances continue through 1 AM Tuesday before tapering off. Low around 68°F. Another 60% precipitation chance — again, heavier rainfall possible with any thunderstorms that develop.

☀️ TUESDAY & TUESDAY NIGHT
Patchy fog possible before 8 AM Tuesday. Otherwise, partly sunny with a high near 82°F and light northeast winds. Tuesday night brings mostly clear skies and a low around 61°F. The worst weather will be behind us.

✅ WHAT YOU SHOULD DO NOW:
📱 Ensure weather alerts are enabled on your phone (Wireless Emergency Alerts)
🏠 Know where you’ll shelter if a warning is issued
🔋 Charge your devices now
🚗 Avoid driving through flooded roadways — Turn Around, Don’t Drown

📡 Stay with Lafayette County EMA for updates throughout the day. For official watches and warnings, monitor NWS Memphis at weather.gov/memphis.

05/27/2026

We are so fortunate to have so many great first responders in Lafayette County. ♥️

05/26/2026

05/18/2026

📢 SBA DISASTER LOAN OUTREACH — HARMONTOWN

Lafayette County residents and residents in the area like Panola, Marshall, and Tate counties affected by the January ice storm (Winter Storm Fern / DR-4899) — the U.S. Small Business Administration will be coming to YOU!

🏢 Location:
Lafayette County Sheriff's Office Sub Station
14 County Road 517 — Harmontown, MS

🗓️ Hours:
• Today (Monday, May 18): 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
• Tomorrow (Tuesday, May 19): 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

SBA representatives will be on-site to help homeowners, renters, and business owners apply for low-interest disaster loans to repair or replace disaster-damaged property — including real estate, personal property, and business equipment.

📋 What to bring:
• Photo ID
• Social Security number
• Proof of address (utility bill, lease, or deed)
• Insurance information (policy #, agent contact)
• Income records (pay stubs, tax return, or W-2/1099)
• Bank account info for direct deposit
• FEMA registration number (if already applied)
• List and photos of damaged property

✅ No appointment needed. Walk-ins welcome.

If you or someone you know sustained damage from the winter storm, don’t miss this opportunity to meet one-on-one with an SBA specialist close to home.

For more information, visit disasterassistance.gov or call the SBA Disaster Assistance line at 1-800-659-2955.

05/15/2026

⏳ TIME IS RUNNING OUT — Last Week for In-Person Help in Lafayette County

If you suffered damage from the January winter ice storm (Winter Storm Fern), this is your final opportunity to sit down face-to-face with FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency, U.S. Small Business Administration, and Mississippi Emergency Management Agency specialists right here in Lafayette County.

The Disaster Recovery Center at the Lafayette County Multipurpose Arena (70 F.D. Buddy East Parkway, Oxford) is open and ready to help — but the clock is ticking.

🗓️ Hours This Week:
📌 Mon–Fri | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
📌 Saturday | 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📌 Sunday | Closed

No appointment needed. Walk-ins welcome.
Whether you need to register for federal disaster assistance, check your application status, appeal a FEMA decision, or apply for a low-interest SBA disaster loan — specialists are on-site and ready to help YOU.

👉 Don’t let this opportunity pass. Once they’re gone, in-person help leaves with them.

📋 Bring what you can: photo ID, proof of occupancy, insurance documents, and photos of damage — but don’t let missing paperwork stop you from showing up. Come anyway.

Can’t make it in person? Apply online at DisasterAssistance.gov, call 1-800-621-FEMA (3362), or use the FEMA mobile app

⚠️ Federal Disaster Declaration DR-4899-MS | Winter Storm Fern

📍 Lafayette County Multi Purpose Arena | 70 F.D. Buddy East Parkway, Oxford, MS 38655

05/06/2026

Lafayette County and City of Oxford is at a slight risk (2/5) for severe weather today.

🌧️ Today: Expect showers with a chance of thunderstorms this morning, becoming likely this afternoon. Rain chances are near 100%. Highs in the upper 60s with light north winds around 5 mph.

🌩️ Tonight: Showers with a chance of thunderstorms continuing through the evening. Rain chances remain at 90% before tapering slightly after midnight. Lows in the lower 50s.

📌 What to watch for:

Heavy rainfall and localized flooding
Lightning and gusty winds with stronger storms
Reduced visibility on area roads

Stay indoors during active storms, avoid flooded roadways, and have multiple ways to receive alerts.

05/05/2026

Baptist Ambulance adding additional support for our community ❤️

Baptist Ambulance, a member of the Priority Ambulance family of companies, is proud to expand our service in the Oxford community with the addition of a Quick Response Vehicle (QRV).

This QRV allows us to respond more quickly to calls for service, enhancing patient care and supporting our frontline crews when every second matters. By strategically placing advanced resources in the community, we are continuing our commitment to improving response times and outcomes for those we serve.

We are grateful for the opportunity to support the Oxford and Lafayette County area and remain dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care.

04/30/2026

Thank you Paul for your service to Lafayette County!

Today, the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office and Sheriff Joey East recognize the retirement of E-911 Director Paul Lytle after years of dedicated service to our community.

Paul joined LCSO in 2012 under former Sheriff Buddy East as a dispatcher and quickly proved to be a steady, dependable presence in our communications center. Under the leadership of Sheriff Joey East, Paul was promoted to E-911 Director, where he continued to serve with professionalism, humility, and unwavering commitment.

For countless residents of Lafayette County, Paul has been the calm voice on the other end of the line during some of their most difficult moments. Behind the scenes, he has worked tirelessly to ensure that law enforcement, fire, and EMS personnel were dispatched quickly and efficiently whenever help was needed.

Paul’s quiet leadership and dedication have made a lasting impact on this office and the entire county. While he will be greatly missed, we are grateful for his years of service and wish him all the best in his well-earned retirement.

Please join us in congratulating Taylor McNece as she steps into the role of E-911 Director. We are confident she will continue the tradition of excellence in serving the citizens of Lafayette County.

Thank you, Paul, for your service.

04/29/2026

🌩️ Did Monday or Tuesday’s storms impact your home or property in Lafayette County or Oxford?

US National Weather Service Memphis Tennessee is actively collecting damage reports from this week’s storms and Lafayette County is in their survey area. Your report helps meteorologists verify storm data and can make a difference in future warnings for our community.

Here’s what they need from you:
🌬️ Wind damage — trees down, power lines, roof or structural damage
🌨️ Hail — size matters! Think pea, penny, nickel, quarter
📍 Details — your location, approximate time it happened, and a photo if you have one

Two easy ways to report:
📲 Send us a direct message or comment below ⬇️
📧 Email: [email protected]

Even if the damage seems minor, every report counts. Help us help NWS Memphis paint a complete picture of what our community experienced