Monroe County EMA

07/12/2026

We have been made aware of and seen the videos of the tornado in Valmeyer today. If you have any damage please let us know.

06/24/2026

A band of very heavy rain is expected Thursday night and Friday morning, which will lead to at least isolated flash flooding. The highest threat appears to be centered on I-70, but this may shift in subsequent forecast updates.

06/16/2026

Shower and thunderstorm chances return to the area today. Wednesday marks the best chance for showers and thunderstorms including the potential for strong to severe thunderstorms. Stay up to date with the most recent forecast information. The chance of rain continues into Thursday.

06/16/2026

A cold front will drop into the region Wednesday, bringing showers and thunderstorms to the area. The primary threat timing will be Wednesday afternoon into evening. All hazards are possible with any severe thunderstorms that develop, including damaging winds, large hail, and a strong tornado.

06/11/2026

Severe weather is expected again this afternoon into this evening. The greatest potential for severe weather will exist in NE MO and WC IL. Storms will gradually weaken with southeastern extent.

06/11/2026

04/28/2026

A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of Illinois, Kentucky and Missouri until 9 PM CDT

04/27/2026

Good afternoon! Please be prepared for severe weather today!

Some things to help be prepared:

- Make sure you have a weather radio that is operational.

- Make sure you have MULTIPLE ways to receive emergency notifications. (weather radio, TV, Radio, Code Red emergency notifications, Facebook, etc.)

- Outdoor weather sirens are made to be heard for people outdoors NOT indoors!

- Secure things that could be projectiles (trash cans, patio furniture, trampolines, sporting equipment, camping equipment, gas grills, fire pits, etc.)

- Please take todays advanced warnings seriously! Monroe County has been upgraded to a level 4 out of 5 category for potential severe weather.

- Have a plan if you need to take shelter! Where are you going to shelter in place? Where are your loved ones going to shelter in place? Where are your pets going to shelter in place?

Please be safe out there today and be prepared!

Listen for updates if you are out or need to travel!

Be safe!

04/27/2026

Here is the latest from the NWS St. Louis on today's storms. Please have a way to receive weather alerts and keep an eye on the sky today