Lyon County Iowa Sheriff's Office

Lyon County Iowa Sheriff's Office The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office is composed of three entities: Law Enforcement, Dispatch/Communications, and Jail/Detention.

Happy 2nd Birthday to Honey!Most people get to take the day off on their birthday but she’s still on the job…just with a...
09/03/2026

Happy 2nd Birthday to Honey!

Most people get to take the day off on their birthday but she’s still on the job…just with a few extra toys. She’s always ready to be there for people and do what she does best. Hope you have the best birthday, Honey!

The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying two people of interest. The two females ...
09/02/2026

The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying two people of interest.

The two females were seen in a black, mid-2000s GMC Sierra in the Larchwood area between approximately 11:30 p.m. on September 1, 2026, and midnight on September 2, 2026.

If you live or work in the area shown on the map, please check your vehicles and property for any missing items or anything that may have been disturbed. If you have security cameras, we ask that you review your footage from this time period to see if you captured anything that may assist in our investigation.

If you recognize either of these individuals or have information or video that may assist with the investigation, please contact the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office at 712-472-8300.

As a reminder, please make sure your vehicles, homes, garages, and other property are secured, especially overnight.

09/02/2026

Lyon County Alert:

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 1 at 10:34PM CDT until September 1 at 11:45PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
SVRFSD

The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Eastern Lyon County in northwestern Iowa...
Osceola County in northwestern Iowa...
Northwestern Dickinson County in northwestern Iowa...
Northeastern Sioux County in northwestern Iowa...
Northwestern O'Brien County in northwestern Iowa...
Eastern Rock County in southwestern Minnesota...
Jackson County in southwestern Minnesota...
Nobles County in southwestern Minnesota...
Murray County in southwestern Minnesota...
Cottonwood County in southwestern Minnesota...

* Until 1145 PM CDT.

* At 1034 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Lismore to 7 miles northwest of Ocheyedan to
near Sanborn, moving northeast at 65 mph.

HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to
mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.

* Severe thunderstorms will be near...
Worthington, Ocheyedan, Round Lake, Wilmont, Lismore, and Harris
around 1040 PM CDT.
Lake Park and Brewster around 1045 PM CDT.
Fulda around 1050 PM CDT.

Other locations in the path of these severe thunderstorms include
Spirit Lake, Lakefield, Okoboji, Heron Lake, Wahpeton, Orleans, Kilen
Woods State Park, Windom, Jackson In Jackson County, Bergen,
Westbrook, Storden, Jeffers, Bingham Lake and Mountain Lake.
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.

Prepare immediately for damaging winds. People outside should move
immediately to shelter inside a strong building. Stay away from
windows.

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will send your report to the National Weather Service
office in Sioux Falls.
http://www.weather.gov

09/02/2026

Lyon County Alert:

TORFSD

The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
Southeastern Lyon County in northwestern Iowa...
Southwestern Osceola County in northwestern Iowa...
Northeastern Sioux County in northwestern Iowa...
Northwestern O'Brien County in northwestern Iowa...

* Until 1030 PM CDT.

* At 1003 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
tornado was located over Hull, or 9 miles northeast of Sioux
Center, moving northeast at 45 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

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...
Boyden and Matlock around 1010 PM CDT.
Ashton around 1015 PM CDT.
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
http://www.weather.gov

09/02/2026

Lyon County Alert:

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 1 at 10:02PM CDT until September 1 at 10:45PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
SVRFSD

The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Lyon County in northwestern Iowa...
Western Osceola County in northwestern Iowa...
Sioux County in northwestern Iowa...
North central Plymouth County in northwestern Iowa...
Northwestern O'Brien County in northwestern Iowa...
Southeastern Rock County in southwestern Minnesota...
Southwestern Nobles County in southwestern Minnesota...
Southeastern Lincoln County in southeastern South Dakota...
Northeastern Union County in southeastern South Dakota...

* Until 1045 PM CDT.

* At 1001 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Larchwood to Hull to near Maurice, moving
northeast at 50 mph.

HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Public. At 950 PM CDT, an 81 mph wind gust was reported 9
miles north-northeast of Hawarden.

IMPACT...Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to
mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.

* Severe thunderstorms will be near...
Orange City, Hull, Alton, Larchwood, Boyden, Doon, Lester, and
Alvord around 1005 PM CDT.
Rock Rapids, George, Hospers, Hills, and Matlock around 1010 PM
CDT.
Sheldon around 1015 PM CDT.
Luverne, Ellsworth, Little Rock, and Ashton around 1020 PM CDT.

Other locations in the path of these severe thunderstorms include
Sibley, Archer, Sanborn, Adrian, Blue Mounds State Park, Rushmore and
Melvin.
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.

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will send your report to the National Weather Service
office in Sioux Falls.
http://www.weather.gov

09/02/2026

Lyon County Alert:

Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued September 1 at 9:51PM CDT until September 2 at 5:00AM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH
640 UNTIL 5 AM CDT WEDNESDAY WHICH REPLACES A PORTION OF SEVERE
THUNDERSTORM WATCH 639. THE NEW WATCH IS VALID FOR THE FOLLOWING
AREAS

IN IOWA THE NEW WATCH INCLUDES 6 COUNTIES

IN NORTHWEST IOWA

CHEROKEE LYON PLYMOUTH
SIOUX

IN WEST CENTRAL IOWA

IDA WOODBURY

IN NEBRASKA THE NEW WATCH INCLUDES 2 COUNTIES

IN NORTHEAST NEBRASKA

DAKOTA DIXON

IN SOUTH DAKOTA THE NEW WATCH INCLUDES 1 COUNTY

IN SOUTHEAST SOUTH DAKOTA

UNION

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ALCESTER, ALLEN, BATTLE CREEK,
BERESFORD, CHEROKEE, ELK POINT, GEORGE, HAWARDEN, HOLSTEIN, HULL,
IDA GROVE, INWOOD, JEFFERSON, LARCHWOOD, LE MARS,
NORTH SIOUX CITY, ORANGE CITY, PONCA, ROCK RAPIDS, ROCK VALLEY,
SIOUX CENTER, SIOUX CITY, SOUTH SIOUX CITY, AND WAKEFIELD.
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09/02/2026

Lyon County Alert:

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 1 at 9:24PM CDT until September 1 at 10:15PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
SVRFSD

The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
South central Lyon County in northwestern Iowa...
Sioux County in northwestern Iowa...
Northern Plymouth County in northwestern Iowa...
Eastern Clay County in southeastern South Dakota...
Southern Lincoln County in southeastern South Dakota...
Union County in southeastern South Dakota...

* Until 1015 PM CDT.

* At 923 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from Beresford to 7 miles south of Union Grove State
Park, moving east at 50 mph.

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

SOURCE...Public. At 909 PM CDT, a 59 mph wind gust was reported 1
mile southeast of Vermillion.

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

* Severe thunderstorms will be near...
Akron and Alcester around 935 PM CDT.
Hawarden around 940 PM CDT.
Hudson around 945 PM CDT.

Other locations in the path of these severe thunderstorms include
Ireton, Craig, Rock Valley, Maurice, Struble, Sioux Center, Orange
City and Hull.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will send your report to the National Weather Service
office in Sioux Falls.
http://www.weather.gov

09/01/2026

Lyon County Alert:

Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued September 1 at 3:52PM CDT until September 1 at 11:00PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH
639 IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING
AREAS

IN IOWA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 3 COUNTIES

IN NORTHWEST IOWA

LYON PLYMOUTH SIOUX

IN MINNESOTA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 2 COUNTIES

IN SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA

PIPESTONE ROCK

IN NEBRASKA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 1 COUNTY

IN NORTHEAST NEBRASKA

DIXON

IN SOUTH DAKOTA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 19 COUNTIES

IN EAST CENTRAL SOUTH DAKOTA

LAKE MINER MOODY
SANBORN

IN SOUTH CENTRAL SOUTH DAKOTA

AURORA CHARLES MIX DOUGLAS
GREGORY

IN SOUTHEAST SOUTH DAKOTA

BON HOMME CLAY DAVISON
HANSON HUTCHINSON LINCOLN
MCCOOK MINNEHAHA TURNER
UNION YANKTON

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ALCESTER, ALEXANDRIA, ALLEN, ARMOUR,
AVON, BERESFORD, BRIDGEWATER, BURKE, CANISTOTA, CANTON,
CENTERVILLE, CHANCELLOR, CLAYTON, CORSICA, DELMONT, ELK POINT,
EMERY, FLANDREAU, FREEMAN, GEORGE, GREGORY, HARRISBURG, HAWARDEN,
HOWARD, HULL, HURLEY, INWOOD, IRENE, JEFFERSON, LAKE ANDES,
LARCHWOOD, LE MARS, LENNOX, LUVERNE, MADISON, MARION, MARTY,
MENNO, MITCHELL, MONTROSE, NORTH SIOUX CITY, ORANGE CITY, ORLAND,
PARKER, PARKSTON, PIPESTONE, PLANKINTON, PLATTE, PONCA,
ROCK RAPIDS, ROCK VALLEY, SALEM, SCOTLAND, SIOUX CENTER,
SIOUX FALLS, SPRINGFIELD, STICKNEY, TABOR, TEA, TRIPP, TYNDALL,
VERMILLION, VIBORG, WAGNER, WAKEFIELD, WHITE LAKE, WOONSOCKET,
AND YANKTON.
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SCHOOL ZONE REMINDERAs we begin another school year, please remember to adhere to school speed zones and use caution for...
08/31/2026

SCHOOL ZONE REMINDER

As we begin another school year, please remember to adhere to school speed zones and use caution for students, other pedestrians, e-scooters, and traffic.

If you are going by West Lyon Community School District, consider this your warning 🙂. The speed zone may be 60 MPH outside of the school zone, but it is still 45 MPH when the school zone light is flashing.

It’s National Dog Day today! That makes it a perfect day to share some pictures of our team dog, K9 Honey, who continues...
08/26/2026

It’s National Dog Day today! That makes it a perfect day to share some pictures of our team dog, K9 Honey, who continues to serve those impacted by trauma throughout NW Iowa.

Here are a few pictures courtesy of Nose Art Studios.

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