Crook County Emergency Management

08/24/2026

08/22/2026

Here's a link to an important column this week.. :)

I had planned on talking about preparedness in this month’s column, but recent events led me to bring up a different topic: volunteerism. The definition of volunteerism is the practice of freely giving time, energy and skills to help others or support a worthy cause without getting paid. It focuse...

08/22/2026

Another round of showers and thunderstorms today, some of which may be strong to severe, particularly across northeastern Wyoming. Hotter Sunday and Monday with daily chances of showers and storms through the early week.

08/18/2026

Did you know you interact with emergency management more often than you think?
Emergency management influences everyday life in ways many people don't realize. The profession helps people and organizations think through what could interrupt daily life, respond when circumstances change, communicate what people need to know, learn from experience and understand how different challenges can affect one another.
Its impact reaches further into everyday life than most people realize, and much of that impact can be easy to miss.

08/16/2026

Scattered thunderstorms are expected this afternoon into the evening across northeast Wyoming and western South Dakota. A Slight Risk covers the eastern foothills down through the Pine Ridge/Martin area, with a Marginal Risk across much of the remaining region. Hazards include frequent lightning, damaging winds over 60 mph, heavy downpours, and hail larger than 1 inch. Stay alert, monitor conditions, and have a plan if storms approach.

08/16/2026

With somewhat drier air moving in, showers and thunderstorms should be more isolated today. Temperatures will average near seasonal averages.

08/16/2026

08/12/2026

*** This severe thunderstorm watch is no longer in effect ***

A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of South Dakota and Wyoming until 8 PM MDT, Wednesday, August 12, 2026.