President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Disaster Declaration for the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Disaster Declaration for the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe WASHINGTON – FEMA announced today that federal disaster assistance is available to the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe to supplement the Tribal Nation’s efforts in the areas affected by a severe storm, straight-line winds and flooding from July 13-14, 2024. The President’s action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe. Assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses and other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the effects of
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
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
Extreme Heat Watch issued June 18 at 8:26PM CDT until June 21 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 108 possible. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, southwest Minnesota, northeast Nebraska, and central, east central, south central, and southeast South Dakota. * WHEN...From Friday morning through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 15 at 8:38AM CDT until June 15 at 9:15AM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
At 837 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Le Mars, moving southeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. Locations impacted include... Le Mars, Oyens and Remsen.
Air Quality Alert issued June 11 at 2:45PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
* WHAT...The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an Air Quality Alert for fine particles pollution. The Air Quality Index (AQI) is expected to reach the Orange or Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups category. * WHERE... Southwest Minnesota. * WHEN... Until 11 PM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Sensitive groups, such as people with lung disease (including asthma), heart disease, and children and older adults, may experience health effects. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Smoke from wildfires in northwest Canada has moved into southwest Minnesota behind a cold front. This smoke is beginning to mix to the ground and fine particle levels have climbed into the
Air Quality Alert issued June 7 at 5:41PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
* WHAT...The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an Air Quality Alert for fine particles pollution. The Air Quality Index (AQI) is expected to reach the Orange or Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups category. * WHERE...All of Minnesota. * WHEN...From 11 PM CDT this evening to 11 PM CDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Sensitive groups, such as people with lung disease (including asthma), heart disease, and children and older adults, may experience health effects. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy surface Canadian wildfire smoke will follow a cold front into and across Minnesota from west to east from late Saturday night into Sunday morning and afternoon
Air Quality Alert issued June 4 at 2:05PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
The following is transmitted in collaboration with the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services and the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy... WHAT...Air Quality Alert WHERE...Central and Eastern Nebraska WHEN...6/5/2025 6:00 AM until 06/6/2025 12:00 PM POLLUTANT...PM 2.5 particulates AIR QUALITY INDEX...Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups ADDITIONAL DETAILS... An alert for possible Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (Air Quality Index orange category)due to smoke has been issued for the following Nebraska counties: Adams, Antelope, Boone, Buffalo, Burt, Butler, Cass, Cedar, Clay, Colfax, Cuming, Dakota, Dawson, Dixon, Dodge, Douglas, Fillmore, Franklin, Furnas, Gage, Gosper, Greeley, Hall, Hamilton, Harlan, Howard, Jefferson, Johnson, Kearney
Air Quality Alert issued June 2 at 4:41PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
The following is transmitted in collaboration with the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services and the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy... WHAT...Air Quality Alert WHERE...Eastern Nebraska WHEN...6/3/2025 3:00 PM until 06/4/2025 12:00 AM POLLUTANT...PM 2.5 particulates AIR QUALITY INDEX...Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups to Unhealthy ADDITIONAL DETAILS... An alert for possible Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (Air Quality Index orange category)due to smoke has been issued for the following Nebraska counties: Burt, Butler, Cass, Colfax, Cuming, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Gage, Jefferson, Johnson, Lancaster, Nemaha, Otoe, Pawnee, Richardson, Saline, Sarpy, Saunders, Seward, Thurston, and Washington, from June 3, 3:00 pm through
Air Quality Alert issued June 2 at 11:55AM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
* WHAT...The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an Air Quality Alert for fine particles pollution. The Air Quality Index (AQI) is expected to reach the Orange or Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups category. * WHERE...Southwest Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Sensitive groups, such as people with lung disease (including asthma), heart disease, and children and older adults, may experience health effects. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A band of very heavy ground-level smoke from Canadian wildfires has moved into northwest Minnesota Monday morning behind a cold front. This smoke will continue to follow behind the cold front as it moves