Mitchell County Iowa Emergency Management

Mitchell County Iowa Emergency Management Mitchell County, Iowa Office of Emergency Management located in Osage, IA.

09/02/2026

9/2 6AM - Strong to severe storms are possible late Thursday evening into the overnight hours although the severe potential may depend on storm coverage earlier in the day. If severe storms develop, the main hazard will be damaging wind gusts. Stay up to date with the forecast!

08/26/2026

🚍 AREA SCHOOLS ARE BACK! 🚍

As area schools return to session, school buses and students will once again be on our roads each morning and afternoon.

Please help us keep our kids safe:

🛑 Stop for school buses when the red lights are flashing and the stop arm is extended.
⚠️ Slow down and stay alert in school zones and around bus stops.
đź‘€ Watch for children who may be walking to and from the bus.
đźš— Give school buses plenty of space and be patient as they make frequent stops.

A few extra seconds of patience and attention can make a huge difference.

Let’s work together to keep our students safe this school year!

— Mitchell County Sheriff’s Office

08/21/2026

Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 2:33AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

Mitchell; Howard; Floyd; Chickasaw; Mower; Fillmore

At 232 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Stacyville, or 15 miles north of Osage, moving east at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.

This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Le Roy around 250 AM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this storm include Meyer, Toeterville,
Rock Creek, Idlewilde State Park, Brownville, and Colwell County
Park.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

08/18/2026

Update: Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued August 18 at 6:10PM CDT until August 18 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

Chickasaw, IA; Clayton, IA; Fayette, IA; Floyd, IA; Mitchell, IA; Grant, WI

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 595 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS
EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS

IN IOWA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 5 COUNTIES

IN NORTH CENTRAL IOWA

FLOYD MITCHELL

IN NORTHEAST IOWA

CHICKASAW CLAYTON FAYETTE

IN WISCONSIN THIS WATCH INCLUDES 1 COUNTY

IN SOUTHWEST WISCONSIN

GRANT

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF CHARLES CITY, ELKADER, NEW HAMPTON,
OELWEIN, OSAGE, AND PLATTEVILLE.

08/18/2026

August 18 @ 2:50 PM - A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for portions of southeastern MN, northeastern IA, and western WI through 10 PM this evening. The primary hazards with any severe storms are large hail and damaging wind gusts. Heavy rainfall may also lead to localized flash flooding. Be prepared to take shelter if severe storms approach your location!

08/18/2026

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH OUTLINE UPDATE FOR WS 595
NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK
250 PM CDT TUE AUG 18 2026

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 595 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1000 PM CDT FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS

IAC005-019-037-043-055-061-065-067-089-131-191-190300- /O.NEW.KWNS.SV.A.0595.260818T1950Z-260819T0300Z/

IA IOWA COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE

ALLAMAKEE BUCHANAN CHICKASAW
CLAYTON DELAWARE DUBUQUE
FAYETTE FLOYD HOWARD
MITCHELL WINNESHIEK
$$

08/18/2026

The red shaded area is being monitored for a severe t-storm watch. Stay updated on the weather north of Highway 20 this afternoon.
Meteorologist Mark Schnackenberg

08/18/2026

The risk for severe storms this afternoon and evening has been increasing through the morning. Storms are expected to develop along a west to east line early this afternoon, but the exact time and coverage is uncertain. The main threat would be 1-2” hail, but if conditions align correctly (10% chance), hail sizes could be larger. Cannot rule out damaging winds and localized flooding from these storms.

Address

211 S. 6th Street
Osage, IA
50461

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 3pm
Tuesday 9am - 3pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 3pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+16417325872

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