Wright County Emergency Management

06/04/2026

05/18/2026

04/14/2026

There is the potential for severe weather later today into tonight! Large hail and isolated tornadoes will be the primary threats, with damaging winds also possible. Storms are most likely after 4 pm and will develop initially in central to northeastern Iowa, moving east northeastward through the evening.

03/15/2026

Please note that this does not mean taking alternative local roads around the closure, rather, stay home as the interstate closure begins at 3 pm.

🚨SUNDAY, MARCH 15 ROAD CLOSURES!🚨Make plans for these closures happening this afternoon. The combination of earlier rain on freezing pavements, heavy snow, and blizzard/whiteout conditions will make many roadways impassable.

🚫2 PM - Saylorville Lake Mile Long Bridge/IA 415

🚫3 PM - I-35 North Ames/U.S. 30 to the Minnesota Border both NB/SB lanes.

Iowa DOT and ISP do not advise travelers to seek alternate non-freeway routes, as these are also likely to be hazardous and have very limited access to shelter and traveler services. Travelers should seek shelter and services in larger cities such as Clear Lake / Mason City, Ames, Des Moines, and Sioux City.

For more information and traveler shelter services and parking, see press release: https://iowadot.gov/news/2026-03-15/iowa-officials-announce-travel-closures-and-advisories-march-15-blizzard

03/15/2026

Iowa winter is still kicking, folks! Road conditions can turn ugly quickly, so unless absolutely necessary, stay cozy at home and avoid the slippery roads!

03/02/2026

01/05/2026

Wright County is in the process of updating its hazard mitigation plan. A hazard mitigation plan is a community document that assesses various local risks and outlines strategies to help mitigate the impact of hazards on people and property. To help us ensure that the final plan is one that best serves community members, we are asking for your feedback and input. If you would like to help with this effort, please do so by taking a few minutes to complete our public survey.

https://forms.office.com/r/sjPn4dPPFz

12/29/2025

The Wright County Courthouse will be closed today!