Cowley County Emergency Management

09/08/2026

September is National Preparedness Month!

Preparedness doesn’t mean living in fear or expecting the worst. It means taking a few simple steps now, so you’re better equipped when the unexpected happens.

You don’t have to do everything at once. Start small: sign up for emergency alerts, talk with your family about where you would go, or add a few extra supplies to your emergency kit.

A little preparation today can make a big difference tomorrow.

09/04/2026

Dry Weather Fire Safety Reminder

As we move into the holiday weekend, we would like to remind everyone that with the hot dry conditions and wind, fires can get out of control quickly.

Please follow fire safety practices with recreational and agricultural burning.

If a burn gets out of control, do not delay and call 911.

09/01/2026

Today we will be conducting our monthly scheduled outdoor warning siren test at our testing time of 11:00 AM.

Atlanta area specifically - If you are in the Atlanta area today at 11AM, please let us know in the comments your location and if you hear one of the outdoor warning sirens.

08/04/2026

August 4, 2026 - Outdoor Warning Siren Testing

07/14/2026

As a reminder, during the months of July through October, outdoor warning sirens are only tested on the first Tuesday of each month, weather permitting. Our next testing date is planned for August 4, 2026, at 11AM.

Outdoor warning sirens are intended to alert people who are outdoors of tornado warnings and should not be your only method of receiving emergency notifications. Be sure to have multiple ways to receive notifications, including Cowley Alerts, a NOAA Weather Radio, and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) enabled on your mobile device.

Cowley County uses Cowley Alerts, a mass notification system, to disseminate emergency messages to the public.

07/10/2026

Update at 8:10PM - this warning has been cancelled. However, gusty winds and
heavy rain are still possible as these storms move thru the county.

July 9, 2026 - Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Cowley County

Hazards include strong wind and hail.

Strong winds associated with this storm could impact Udall. Be prepared to seek shelter if necessary.

07/07/2026

July 7, 2026 - Outdoor Warning Siren Testing Today

07/04/2026

July 4, 2026

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Wichita KS
507 PM CDT Sat Jul 4 2026

The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northwestern Cowley County in south central Kansas...
Sumner County in south central Kansas...

* Until 615 PM CDT.

* At 507 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Belle Plaine to 7 miles north of Caldwell,
moving southeast at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect
wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Arkansas City, Winfield, Wellington, Mulvane, Belle Plaine,
Caldwell, Oxford, Udall, Burden, Argonia, South Haven, Atlanta,
Geuda Springs, Rock, Mayfield, Milan, Hunnewell, Perth, Winfield
City Lake, and Riverdale.

06/30/2026

June 30, 2026 - No Outdoor Warning Siren Testing

Due to some areas around the county experiencing cloud coverage, there will be no outdoor siren testing today. Our next scheduled testing date will be July 7, 2026 at 11, weather permitting.

06/27/2026

Sharing information from the City-Cowley County Health Department and Kansas Department of Health and Environment regarding potential health risks from going into flood waters.

Regional Stream Advisories Issued for South Central and Southeast Kansas Kansas Department of Health and Environment sent this bulletin at 06/26/2026 03:22 PM CDT Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 26, 2026 Contact: Jill Bronaugh Regional Stream Adv...