Callaway County EMA

04/17/2026

Everyone stay safe through the night.

‼️⚠️A sizable portion of Missouri, including the Kansas City area, has now been raised to the MODERATE RISK category (Level 4 risk out of 5) for this afternoon/evening/night's storms.
‼️▶️SINCE HAIL AND STRONG WINDS ARE PRIMARY THREATS:
▶️Secure outdoor furniture, toys, and gardening tools to prevent them from becoming projectiles.
▶️Park vehicles in a garage or under sturdy cover.
▶️Close blinds and curtains to protect against broken glass.
▶️Follow you local forecast for updates, have multiple ways of receiving alerts, always know where you would shelter.

03/10/2026

03/04/2026

⚠️ STATEWIDE TORNADO DRILL CANCELLED

The National Weather Service has cancelled today’s statewide tornado drill due to the potential for severe weather across the region.

Because of this, Callaway County outdoor warning sirens will NOT be sounded at 11:00 AM today for the drill.

While the drill has been cancelled, this is a good reminder to review your tornado safety plans.

03/03/2026

Severe Weather Preparedness Week – Day 2: Lightning Safety

WHEN THUNDER ROARS, GO INDOORS

Lightning can strike miles away from a storm. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck.

✔ Move inside immediately
✔ Avoid plumbing and electrical appliances
✔ Stay off corded phones
✔ Wait 30 minutes after the last thunder before going back outside

Lightning is one of the leading weather-related killers — don’t take chances.



Do you know where you would go if lightning started right now?

03/02/2026

Severe Weather Preparedness Week – Day 1: Have a Plan

Having a plan in place before severe weather occurs helps you stay safe and calm when it matters most.

Take time today to identify your safe place and make sure everyone in your household knows what to do.

For our deaf and hard-of-hearing community members, we encourage you to watch this Severe Weather Hazards and Safety Tips video in American Sign Language:

🎥 Watch here: https://youtu.be/XcXwNN0yZJk

Things you need to have set before severe storms threaten your area: more than one way to recieve weather alerts; a preparedness plan; and a completed safety...

02/25/2026

"IMPORTANT SIREN TEST SCHEDULE CHANGE - PLEASE SHARE"

02/19/2026

A Red Flag Warning is in effect from noon
until 8 pm Thursday across portions of
northeastern, central, and southeastern
Missouri for Critical Fire Danger. Elevated
Fire Danger is also expected near the
Mississippi River.
● This is where low relative humidity,
gusty southwesterly winds, and dry
fuels will lead to Critical Fire Danger
with fires easily getting out of
control.
● Toward the Mississippi River, there
is an Elevated Fire Danger where
conditions will not be quite as
significant, but still favorable for
erratic fire behavior.
● Consider burning a different day.

02/09/2026

Missouri : The Great Shake Out Event 2026 !!!!
the Missouri State Emergency Management agency reminding everyone that it is vital that you prepare for an inevitable major New Madrid Fault event.
OCTOBER 15,2026
In case you can't read the small print, they said "At 10:15 a.m. on Oct. 15, 2026, you can join more than a million people across Missouri and the central U.S. practicing earthquake safety. While we encourage you to participate with everyone, you can register your ShakeOut drill for any day of the year, and drill at a time of your choice."
This warning to Missourians is a part of the Great American Central US Shake Out event that is planned for later this year on October 15, 2026. The question I have is why do they recommend that you drop, cover and hold on? The answer is because by putting your hand behind your neck and finding cover under a solid object, you're reducing the chances that you'll be hit by flying objects. Many people envision objects falling straight down, but don't realize that a major earthquake jolt can cause objects on the wall to fly across a room and hit you.

Missouri : The Great Shake Out Event 2026 !!!!

the Missouri State Emergency Management agency reminding everyone that it is vital that you prepare for an inevitable major New Madrid Fault event.
OCTOBER 15,2026

In case you can't read the small print, they said "At 10:15 a.m. on Oct. 15, 2026, you can join more than a million people across Missouri and the central U.S. practicing earthquake safety. While we encourage you to participate with everyone, you can register your ShakeOut drill for any day of the year, and drill at a time of your choice."

This warning to Missourians is a part of the Great American Central US Shake Out event that is planned for later this year on October 15, 2026. The question I have is why do they recommend that you drop, cover and hold on? The answer is because by putting your hand behind your neck and finding cover under a solid object, you're reducing the chances that you'll be hit by flying objects. Many people envision objects falling straight down, but don't realize that a major earthquake jolt can cause objects on the wall to fly across a room and hit you.

02/09/2026

‼️The Missouri Statewide Tornado Drill is less than one month away! Severe storm preparedness is essential and last year was particularly dangerous in Missouri. The US National Weather Service Saint Louis Missouri reports that statewide in 2025 there were:
▶️16 tornado deaths and 58 injuries
▶️1 thunderstorm/wind death and 4 injuries
✅The Missouri StormAware site has short videos that show how to protect yourself from severe weather in different scenarios - home, school, mobile home, etc. Check it out here: https://stormaware.mo.gov/

02/09/2026

Chances (70-80%) for rain are increasing over the weekend, but it is not a slam dunk and plenty can change between now and then. Specifically, how much rain falls and where across our region and forecast area will be impacted by slight changes in the track of the system and how much moisture it is able to bring in. Why does this matter? If you have outdoor weekend plans, this rain may impact them! But this rain will also help clean streets and cars of lingering salt.