Dixon County Emergency Management E-911 Services

05/17/2026

1:40 pm Sunday May 17th, 2026 ||

A Tornado Watch has been issued until 10pm.

05/17/2026

The chance of a tornado developing this evening has climbed in east-central Nebraska (Omaha/Council Bluffs/Lincoln/Wahoo).

A quick look at our history suggests this is the highest forecast probability of a tornado in the Omaha area since June 2014.

05/17/2026

This is a morning run of one weather model. It reflects the general expected timing of storms and locations across the area. Exact timing and locations of storm cells will be somewhat different, of course. These storms will be capable of large hail, damaging winds up to 75+ mph, and powerful tornadoes.

Be sure to know where to seek shelter.

05/17/2026

05/17/2026

Severe weather risks increase after sunset tonight and then peak late Sunday afternoon and into the early overnight hours.

Given the risks ahead, be sure you are able to check each of these boxes off. The best way to be prepared is to have a plan!

https://ready.gov/make-a-plan

05/04/2026

Reminder siren tests will be done at noon today for Allen, Concord, Dixon, Martinsburg, Newcastle, Ponca, Wakefield, & Waterbury. Please disregard.

04/06/2026

We will be doing the siren tests today at Noon for Newcastle, Ponca, Martinsburg, Dixon, Concord, Allen, Waterbury, & Wakefield

03/31/2026

Update: Power has been restored. Thank you for your patience.

Equipment hit a pole in the Allen/Waterbury area causing some outages this morning in that area. Crews have been dispatched. Remember to avoid downed lines. To report an outage call 1-800-750-9277. To view the outage map visit www.northeastpow.com.

03/13/2026

02/27/2026

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