City of New Madrid, Missouri

06/02/2026

The New Madrid City Council voted unanimously to restore SEMO Drive to the name it was known as for generations, Line Street. New street signs have arrived, and are being installed.

Welcome back, Line Street!

05/24/2026

City Hall will be closed tomorrow, May 25th, in observance of Memorial Day.

05/21/2026

This week is National Public Works Week, and we want to take a moment to graciously thank our Street Department!! Sam Barnett, Jerry Sprouse, and Devin Brown work tirelessly to keep our streets safe, clean, and running smoothly for the community. From repairs and maintenance, to controlling storm water during severe weather, the “can-do-crew” works hard behind the scenes to keep New Madrid moving forward. Thanks for your commitment to the community!

04/28/2026

As of 4:30 PM CDT, a supercell thunderstorm with a history of producing damaging wind gusts and very large hail is moving into southeast Missouri. On its current path it will reach the Poplar Bluff around 5 to 5:15 PM and the New Madrid area around 6 PM.

04/27/2026

New Madrid is now under a tornado watch until 11PM.

A tornado watch has been issued for parts of Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri and Tennessee until 11 PM CDT. This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION! Strong/long-tracked tornadoes will be possible this afternoon through this evening! Have multiple ways to receive warnings and know where your safe place is in the lowest level, interior room of your home or basement!

04/27/2026

⚠️ Severe Weather Alert – Please Stay Prepared ⚠️

We are closely monitoring a significant severe weather event expected to impact our area today, with multiple rounds of storms possible.

What to expect:
• Strong to severe thunderstorms
• Potential for tornadoes
• Damaging straight-line winds (70+ mph possible)
• Large to giant hail

Storms may redevelop this afternoon, with the highest risk this evening (approximately 7 PM – 12 PM) and possibly continuing later into the night.

Now is the time to prepare:
✔️ Charge phones and backup battery packs
✔️ Secure outdoor furniture and loose items
✔️ Have flashlights, batteries, water, and nonperishable food ready
✔️ Review your family’s safety plan and shelter locations

If a Tornado Warning is issued:
➡️ Take shelter immediately in a basement, storm cellar, or small interior room on the lowest level
➡️ Stay away from windows, doors, and exterior walls

• Be prepared for possible power outages due to high winds and falling debris
• If outages occur, report them at 573-748-2458
• Stay far away from downed power lines — always assume they are energized
• If using a generator, operate it outdoors and away from windows/doors

Our crews are on standby and ready to respond as quickly and safely as conditions allow. Thank you.

04/23/2026

Don’t forget to come out to the New Madrid Community Building to honor Heath Poindexter at 5PM today!

04/22/2026

We want to take a moment to wish our administrative team a happy Administrative Professional’s Day! Thank you to Kristy Taylor, Paige Keene, Marcia Stafford, and Blake Wolferding for all you do to help keep the town running smoothly. We appreciate you!

04/20/2026

Mayor White has officially declared April 23rd, 2026 as HEATH POINDEXTER DAY! Heath will retire from UPS this Thursday, after 28 years serving New Madrid.

Heath has been a pivotal piece of this community spanning multiple generations. His work ethic, diligence, and commitment should be a shining example to us all. He always has a big smile on his face, and willing to lend a helping hand. We will greatly miss Heath in our community!!

As a result of his retirement and this proclamation presentation, we are inviting residents to the New Madrid Community Building, on Thursday April 23rd, at 5PM. Come express your gratitude and thanks for his years of service, and help celebrate his send off as he completes his route with a police es**rt. We wish you well Heath! Thanks for most importantly, delivering a lifelong friend to New Madrid for the past 28 years! 🤎 📦