Monroe County EMA

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

04/27/2026

Monroe County has been increased to a level 4 out of 5 for severe storms this afternoon/evening. Please have a way to receive weather alerts and pay attention to the warnings today.

04/17/2026

Good afternoon. Please be prepared for potential severe weather tonight! While most of the severe weather is forecasted to the west and north of our county, that can change fast! Please do the following to help in being prepared:
Make sure your weather radio is operational and has batteries for back up!
Be prepared for power outages!
Be prepared for flooded roadways and flooded bridges! TURN AROUND DONT DROWN!
We are forecasted for possible high winds! Make sure you have your patio furniture, trash cans, trampolines, tents, campers, etc. secured so residents a few blocks over don't take ownership of them!
REMEMBER OUTDOOR WEATHER SIRENS ARE FOR PEOPLE OUTDOORS! Outdoor sirens are not intended to be heard inside your home or business!
Be attentive of updates on the radios, televisions, and TRUSTED social media sites.

Stay safe everyone! Enjoy your weekend!

04/17/2026

Good afternoon. Please be prepared for potential severe weather tonight! While most of the severe weather is forecasted to the west and north of our county, that can change fast! Please do the following to help in being prepared:

-Make sure your weather radio is operational and has batteries for back up!

-Be prepared for power outages!

-Be prepared for flooded roadways and flooded bridges! TURN AROUND DONT DROWN!

-We are forecasted for possible high winds! Make sure you have your patio furniture, trash cans, trampolines, tents, campers, etc. secured so residents a few blocks over don't take ownership of them!

-REMEMBER OUTDOOR WEATHER SIRENS ARE FOR PEOPLE OUTDOORS! Outdoor sirens are not intended to be heard inside your home or business!

Be attentive of updates on the radios, televisions, and TRUSTED social media sites.

Stay safe everyone! Enjoy your weekend!

04/17/2026

A strong cold front will lead to the development of severe thunderstorms over northwest Missouri this afternoon. These storms will track southeast into the area this evening into late tonight. Thunderstorms will weaken, but exactly where and how soon remains uncertain. Check weather frequently to ensure you catch the latest updates and have multiple ways to receive warning information.

04/15/2026

Thunderstorms are likely to develop this afternoon across parts of eastern Missouri into Illinois. Some of the storms may be capable of producing damaging winds, large hail, and a tornado or two. The showers from this morning will delay the onset of afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Another round of storms is expected to move into central Missouri this evening and continue east through the night. These storms will also be capable of producing damaging winds and large hail.

04/03/2026

There is a threat for severe thunderstorms today, mainly along a cold front this evening into the overnight hours. The highest threat for severe weather will be at night, so make sure you have warning sources that will wake you up!

03/30/2026

Leave burning to the professionals today and Tuesday. Dry, warm, and windy weather will create prime conditions for erratic fire behavior this afternoon and tomorrow afternoon in the locations highlighted on the map.

03/18/2026

Questions and challenge of the day.....Are you prepared for a disaster? Do you have a disaster kit for your home in the event of a disaster? When a disaster strikes Monroe County you and your loved ones have to be prepared and ready to be isolated and "on your own" possibly until emergency personnel can get to you! Please click on this link and help us, help you and be prepared! Click the link and see what you need to create your own disaster kit! Please feel free to contact our office anytime if you need assistance or have questions!

These resources teach you to build an emergency kit filled with the items you need to survive on your own for several days after a disaster. After an emergency, you may need to survive on your own for several days. Being prepared means having your own food, water and other supplies to last for sever...