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Flood Advisory issued June 19 at 8:18AM CDT until June 20 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Norman OK

...The Flood Advisory is extended for the following rivers in Oklahoma... Cottonwood Creek at Guthrie affecting Logan County. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Cottonwood Creek at Guthrie. * WHEN...Until just after midnight tonight. * IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Cottonwood Creek reaches bankfull levels or higher in a few places along the rural flood plain downstream to the Cimarron River. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - There is no current observed data. The estimated stage at 7 AM CDT is 21.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 20.0 feet. - Forecast...The Cottonwood Creek is near crest or cresting and is expected to
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Special Weather Statement issued June 19 at 9:17AM EDT by NWS Jackson KY

At 916 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms centered near Clear Creek Springs, or near Pineville, moving northeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Harlan, Pineville, Loyall, Wallins Creek, Bobs Creek, Bledsoe, Mary Alice, Chevrolet, Varilla, Coldiron, Ponza, Black Snake, Saylor, Elcomb, Blanche, Cubage, Binghamtown, Rella, White Star, and Clear Creek Springs. THIS INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING HIGHWAYS... U.S. Highway 25 East in Bell County between mile markers 4 and 18. U.S. Highway 25 East in
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Stay in Touch with FEMA After You Apply for Assistance

Stay in Touch with FEMA After You Apply for Assistance Des Moines, Iowa – Iowans who registered with FEMA for disaster assistance after the severe storms, tornadoes and flooding on June 16 through July 23, 2024 are encouraged to stay in touch with FEMA to resolve issues, provide updates on their applications or submit new information.   If you change your address, phone number or banking information, notify FEMA. Missing or erroneous information could result in delays in receiving assistance. Reasons to contact FEMA: Update your insurance information. Receive information on the home inspection process. Find out if FEMA needs more information about
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President Joseph R. Biden Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Nebraska

President Joseph R. Biden Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Nebraska WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Nebraska to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding on July 31, 2024.  Federal funding is available to state, tribal and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement of disaster-damaged facilities in Cass, Douglas, Lancaster, Sarpy and Saunders counties. Federal funding is also available on a cost-sharing basis for hazard mitigation measures statewide. Andrew P. Meyer has
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One Week Left to Apply for FEMA Disaster Assistance

One Week Left to Apply for FEMA Disaster Assistance Des Moines, Iowa — Iowans affected by severe storms, tornadoes and flooding on June 16 through July 23, 2024, have until Oct. 22, 2024, to apply for FEMA assistance. If you had flood related damage or storm-caused expenses or are self-employed and live in Buena Vista, Cherokee, Clay, Dickinson, Emmet, Humboldt, Lyon, Monona, O'Brien, Osceola, Palo Alto, Plymouth, Pottawattamie, Scott, Sioux and Woodbury counties, FEMA assistance can provide grants to help cover temporary housing, home repairs and other disaster related needs. U.S. Small Business Administration provides loans to help cover home repairs and other disaster-related needs along with business
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FEMA Offers Free Repair and Rebuilding Advice

FEMA Offers Free Repair and Rebuilding Advice Des Moines, Iowa — FEMA Mitigation Helpline is available to survivors who are ready and interested in talking with a repair/rebuilding specialist.  Iowa residents with homes affected by this year’s flooding can get helpful advice from a specialist on the FEMA Mitigation Helpline at 833-336-2487. Lines are open Monday through Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. If no answer, leave a message with your name and number for specialist to call you back. Your discussion with a FEMA Mitigation specialist will get you started in planning for repairs. As work progresses, experts are available
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FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers in Clay and Sioux Counties Closing Permanently

FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers in Clay and Sioux Counties Closing Permanently Des Moines, Iowa — FEMA’s Disaster Recovery Centers in Clay and Sioux counties will close permanently on Saturday, Oct. 12 at 5:30 p.m. Iowa homeowners and renters affected by the flooding on June 16 through July 23, 2024, have until Oct. 22, 2024, to apply for FEMA assistance. The DRCs are open Monday through Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and closed on Sundays.  They are located at: Clay County Spencer City Hall City Council Chambers 101 W. Fifth St. Spencer, IA 51301 Sioux County City Park Shelter House 1013 13th Ave. Rock Valley
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FEMA offers free Repair and Rebuilding Advice in O’Brien County

FEMA offers free Repair and Rebuilding Advice in O’Brien County Des Moines, Iowa — FEMA is providing free information about how to make your home stronger and safer – whether it was damaged by this summer’s severe storms or not. FEMA will be in O’Brien County at the Downtown Hardware Hank store, 816 Third Ave., Sheldon Iowa 51201 on Oct. 1-4 from 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. You can speak directly with FEMA specialists at local home improvement stores. The public can get answers to questions and discuss: Proven methods for preventing damage from future disasters. Techniques for rebuilding homes. Tips
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FEMA Disaster Recovery Center in Scott County Closing Sept. 28, Clay and Sioux Counties Reducing Hours

FEMA Disaster Recovery Center in Scott County Closing Sept. 28, Clay and Sioux Counties Reducing Hours DES MOINES, Iowa — The Scott County Disaster Recovery Center, located at 3506 N. Harrison St. Davenport, Iowa, will close permanently on Sept. 28 at 6 p.m. The Disaster Recovery Centers in Clay and Sioux Counties will be open from 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday beginning Sept 30. They are located at: Clay County Spencer City Hall City Council Chambers 101 W. Fifth St. Spencer, IA 51301 Sioux County City Park Shelter House 1013 13th Ave. Rock Valley, IA 51247    
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President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Kansas

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Kansas WASHINGTON– FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Kansas to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding from June 26 – July 7, 2024.  Public Assistance federal funding is available to the state, tribal and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged by the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding in Chase, Clark, Comanche, Doniphan, Finney, Geary, Gray, Greeley, Hamilton, Kearny