New Madrid County Emergency Management Agency

08/21/2024

07/24/2024

!!!!DISASTER DECLARATION INFORMATION. PLEASE SHARE!!!!
FEMA teams are arriving in the declared counties. These teams may be in contact with individuals who have already signed up for assistance. Teams will have a FEMA badge/credentials to show their identity. If you were affected by the severe weather and need Disaster Assistance, please see the information below.

07/24/2024

BREAKING NEWS

**MAJOR DISASTER DECLARATION APPROVED FOR MULTIPLE COUNTIES IN SOUTHEAST MISSOURI**

The Biden administration has approved a request for a Major Disaster Declaration which includes multiple Southeast Missouri communities.

Missouri Governor Mike Parson tells KWOC News that the declaration is in response to multiple severe weather systems that generated tornadoes, high winds, and flooding across southern Missouri from May 19th through the 27th.

The declaration makes federal Individual Assistance available to eligible residents in 10 counties, including Butler, Carter, New Madrid, Ripley, Scott, Shannon, and Stoddard.

Individual Assistance allows eligible residents to seek federal assistance with temporary housing, housing repairs, replacement of damaged belongings, vehicles, and other qualifying expenses.

Individuals who sustained damage or losses due to severe weather between May 19 and 27 may now apply for FEMA disaster assistance online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov or by calling FEMA’s toll-free application line at 1-800-621-FEMA (3362).

Affected individuals are encouraged to document losses, photograph damage, and retain receipts. The faster Missourians register with FEMA, the faster they may be able to receive assistance.

07/23/2024

Send a message to learn more

07/02/2024

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON CDT /1 PM EDT/ TO 7 PM CDT /8
PM EDT/ WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values of 105 to 110 degrees expected.

* WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western
Kentucky, and southeast Missouri.

* WHEN...From noon CDT /1 PM EDT/ to 7 PM CDT /8 PM EDT/ Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Scattered thunderstorm development in the
afternoon will bring limited relief from the heat in some
locations.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.

06/24/2024

‼️ Dangerous heat today through Tuesday ‼️

A heat advisory is in effect through tomorrow with highs in the upper 90s and heat indexes exceeding 100 across the state. Heat and humidity can quickly create a serious situation if safety precautions are not taken. Remember to drink plenty of water, limit your time outside as much as possible and NEVER leave a child or pet alone in a vehicle! 🥵

06/03/2024

Today, Acting Governor Mike Kehoe announced the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will participate in joint Preliminary Damage Assessments of public infrastructure in several southern Missouri counties following severe storms, flooding, and tornadoes that occurred May 19 – 27.

“The Missouri State Emergency Management Agency has been on the ground helping local officials document damage, collect cost estimates, and substantiate the need for federal assistance. As I observed during our visit last week, the severe storms that hit southern Missouri have caused major damage and disrupted the lives of families and businesses across the region. Initial damage reports clearly warrant a formal review by FEMA as part of the disaster declaration process.” Acting Governor - Missouri Lieutenant Governor Mike Kehoe said.

06/01/2024

Yesterday, on behalf of Governor Mike Parson, I extended Missouri’s State of Emergency declaration in response to the severe weather that has impacted communities across the state in recent weeks. Additionally, I requested FEMA’s participation in joint preliminary damage assessments.

These actions are important, allowing us to continue working alongside local and federal partners, offering support and assistance to communities in need.

🔗 governor.mo.gov/press-releases/archive/acting-governor-kehoe-seeks-joint-damage-assessments-preparation-fema-major

Missouri State Emergency Management Agency
FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency

05/29/2024

Update: Survey teams found additional damage between Sikeston and Morehouse. The damage just east of Morehouse was determined to be EF-3, or 140 mph.

05/27/2024

Emergency Management is requesting information on storm damage, especially structural damage to homes and buildings. We have a lot of area to cover so if you live in our District let us know in case we have not been through your neighborhood yet so we can expedite the process. You can sent us a message or give us a call 573-391-0800

05/27/2024

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Paducah KY
819 PM CDT Sun May 26 2024

The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northwestern Mississippi County in southeastern Missouri...
Scott County in southeastern Missouri...
Northwestern New Madrid County in southeastern Missouri...
East central Butler County in southeastern Missouri...
Stoddard County in southeastern Missouri...

* Until 915 PM CDT.

* At 819 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Chaffee to near Harviell, moving southeast at
40 mph.

HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

05/26/2024

The storms could be worse tonight everyone make sure have mutiply ways of receiving alerts

05/26/2024

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 320 IN
EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS

IN ILLINOIS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 13 COUNTIES

IN SOUTHERN ILLINOIS

ALEXANDER FRANKLIN HAMILTON
JACKSON JEFFERSON JOHNSON
MASSAC PERRY POPE
PULASKI SALINE UNION
WILLIAMSON

IN KENTUCKY THIS WATCH INCLUDES 9 COUNTIES

IN WESTERN KENTUCKY

BALLARD CALLOWAY CARLISLE
FULTON GRAVES HICKMAN
LIVINGSTON MARSHALL MCCRACKEN

IN MISSOURI THIS WATCH INCLUDES 11 COUNTIES

IN SOUTHEAST MISSOURI

BOLLINGER BUTLER CAPE GIRARDEAU
CARTER MISSISSIPPI NEW MADRID
PERRY RIPLEY SCOTT
STODDARD WAYNE

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF BARDWELL, BENTON, BLOOMFIELD, CAIRO,
CAPE GIRARDEAU, CARBONDALE, CHARLESTON, CLINTON, DONIPHAN,
GOLCONDA, HARRISBURG, HERRIN, HICKMAN, JACKSON, JONESBORO,
MARBLE HILL, MAYFIELD, MCLEANSBORO, METROPOLIS, MOUND CITY,
MOUNT VERNON, MURPHYSBORO, MURRAY, NEW MADRID, PADUCAH,
PERRYVILLE, PIEDMONT, PINCKNEYVILLE, POPLAR BLUFF, SIKESTON,
SMITHLAND, VAN BUREN, VIENNA, WEST FRANKFORT, AND WICKLIFFE.

05/26/2024

CURFEW FOR CITY OF SIKESTON

By order of Sikeston Mayor Greg Turnbow and Sikeston DPS Director James McMillen, there is a curfew in effect for the city limits of Sikeston. Times of curfew are from 8 pm until 6 am and will be strictly enforced.

Thise does not apply to those involved in repairs, demolition, home owners or property owners on their own property.
If you are traveling to or from work, medical or other legitimate reasons, you are exempt.

Sikeston DPS is currently on 12 hour shifts and will have plenty of personnel out in the community to ensure safety of residents.

05/26/2024

There is damage in all of New Madrid County. Interstate 55 is shut down from portageville to Marston. Everyone please stay clear and let emergency services work. Unfortunately this storm threat is not over for the day.

05/26/2024

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Paducah KY
727 AM CDT Sun May 26 2024

The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
Southwestern New Madrid County in southeastern Missouri...

* Until 745 AM CDT.

* At 727 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Wardell, or near Portageville, moving east at 70
mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.

* This dangerous storm will be near...
Portageville around 730 AM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Bessie.

This includes Interstate 55 between Mile Markers 32 and 38.

05/26/2024

The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
South central Alexander County in southern Illinois...
Northern Mississippi County in southeastern Missouri...
Southern Scott County in southeastern Missouri...
North central New Madrid County in southeastern Missouri...

* Until 745 AM CDT.

* At 721 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Morehouse, or near Sikeston, moving east at 70
mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.

* This dangerous storm will be near...
Sikeston, Miner, and Bertrand around 725 AM CDT.
Charleston around 730 AM CDT.
Wyatt around 735 AM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Wilson
City, Vanduser, Diehlstadt, and Blodgett.

This includes the following highways...
Interstate 57 in Missouri between Mile Markers 1 and 21.
Interstate 55 between Mile Markers 63 and 77

05/26/2024

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Paducah KY
659 AM CDT Sun May 26 2024

The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Western Pulaski County in southern Illinois...
Alexander County in southern Illinois...
Western Fulton County in western Kentucky...
Mississippi County in southeastern Missouri...
Scott County in southeastern Missouri...
New Madrid County in southeastern Missouri...
Eastern Butler County in southeastern Missouri...
Stoddard County in southeastern Missouri...

* Until 745 AM CDT.

* At 659 AM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Dudley to Piggott, moving northeast at 80 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Sikeston, Dexter, Charleston, Scott City, Portageville, East
Prairie, New Madrid, Cairo, Bernie, Bloomfield, Oran, Lilbourn,
Miner, Benton, Big Oak Tree State Park, Hunter-Dawson State
Historic Site, Towosahgy State Historic Site, Malden, Clarkton, and
Gideon.

This includes the following highways...
Interstate 57 in Illinois between Mile Markers 1 and 21.
Interstate 57 in Missouri between Mile Markers 1 and 21.
Interstate 55 between Mile Markers 33 and 89.

05/26/2024

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 314 IN
EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THIS MORNING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS

IN ILLINOIS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 19 COUNTIES

IN SOUTHEAST ILLINOIS

EDWARDS

IN SOUTHERN ILLINOIS

ALEXANDER FRANKLIN GALLATIN
HAMILTON HARDIN JACKSON
JEFFERSON JOHNSON MASSAC
PERRY POPE PULASKI
SALINE UNION WABASH
WAYNE WHITE WILLIAMSON

IN KENTUCKY THIS WATCH INCLUDES 11 COUNTIES

IN WESTERN KENTUCKY

BALLARD CALLOWAY CARLISLE
CRITTENDEN FULTON GRAVES
HICKMAN LIVINGSTON LYON
MARSHALL MCCRACKEN

IN MISSOURI THIS WATCH INCLUDES 11 COUNTIES

IN SOUTHEAST MISSOURI

BOLLINGER BUTLER CAPE GIRARDEAU
CARTER MISSISSIPPI NEW MADRID
PERRY RIPLEY SCOTT
STODDARD WAYNE

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ALBION, BARDWELL, BENTON, BLOOMFIELD,
CAIRO, CAPE GIRARDEAU, CARBONDALE, CARMI, CHARLESTON, CLINTON,
DONIPHAN, EDDYVILLE, ELIZABETHTOWN, FAIRFIELD, GOLCONDA,
GRAYVILLE, HARRISBURG, HERRIN, HICKMAN, JACKSON, JONESBORO,
MARBLE HILL, MARION, MAYFIELD, MCLEANSBORO, METROPOLIS,
MOUND CITY, MOUNT CARMEL, MOUNT VERNON, MURPHYSBORO, MURRAY,
NEW MADRID, PADUCAH, PERRYVILLE, PIEDMONT, PINCKNEYVILLE,
POPLAR BLUFF, SHAWNEETOWN, SIKESTON, SMITHLAND, VAN BUREN,
VIENNA, WEST FRANKFORT, WEST SALEM, AND WICKLIFFE.

05/25/2024

The latest from NWS in Paducah. Sunday will be very active day for mutiply rounds of severe weather. It's very important for everyone to have several ways to receive alerts tommorow.

05/18/2024

Training update. When a large fire occurs in the county where there is no hydrants, there is a need for tankers, and depending on size of fire, multiply tankers might need to be needed. In an operation called tanker task force, this is a very complex operation of mutiply fire trucks and tankers working together to get water to the fire and establish a command post for operations. Today New Madrid County Emergency Magament was able to host a tanker task force course, that involved mutiply departments within the county including Gideon, Portageville, Lilbourn, New Madrid & Matthews it was good a class and very informative and got everyone working togther just like we would on a large fire. This course took place at Marston Airport. A special thanks to our lead instructor Alex Schlitt of Oran Fire & Rescue & also Kennan Carlisle for allowing us full access to the airport and everyone else who helped put the class on. We hope to contiune to do more county wide training like this .

05/17/2024

We are getting reports of cold air funnels. These look like funnel clouds but they do not touch down.

05/17/2024

On Saturday, May 18, 2024, at 9:00 a.m New Madrid County EMA will be hosting a large rural water operation class at Marston Airport with various fire departments. There will be numerous fire trucks in the area working.

05/16/2024

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, including the following
counties, Alexander, Johnson, Massac, Pope, Pulaski and Union,
western Kentucky, including the following counties, Ballard,
Calloway, Carlisle, Fulton, Graves, Hickman, Livingston, Marshall
and McCracken, and southeast Missouri, including the following
counties, Butler, Mississippi, New Madrid, Ripley, Scott and
Stoddard.

* WHEN...From 7 PM CDT this evening through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Showers and isolated thunderstorms are expected to produce 2
to 3 inches of rainfall over the watch area. The heavy rain
will fall over wet ground and could result in flash flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

05/09/2024

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Paducah KY
1122 PM CDT Wed May 8 2024

The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Western Fulton County in western Kentucky...
New Madrid County in southeastern Missouri...
Southeastern Stoddard County in southeastern Missouri...

* Until midnight CDT.

* At 1122 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Risco, or
near Malden, moving east at 50 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Portageville, New Madrid, Lilbourn, Hunter-Dawson State Historic
Site, Gideon, Parma, Marston, Howardville, Risco, Tallapoosa,
Catron, North Lilbourn, and Boundurant.

This includes Interstate 55 between Mile Markers 33 and 51.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

05/09/2024

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Paducah KY
1108 PM CDT Wed May 8 2024

The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Western Mississippi County in southeastern Missouri...
South central Scott County in southeastern Missouri...
Northern New Madrid County in southeastern Missouri...
East central Butler County in southeastern Missouri...
Southern Stoddard County in southeastern Missouri...

* Until midnight CDT.

* At 1108 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Bernie,
moving east at 50 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Sikeston, Dexter, Bernie, Miner, Morehouse, Parma, Matthews, Essex,
Canalou, Farrenburg, Baker, and Penermon.

This includes the following highways...
Interstate 57 in Missouri between Mile Markers 1 and 2.
Interstate 55 between Mile Markers 51 and 68.

05/09/2024

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Paducah KY
1040 PM CDT Wed May 8 2024

The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Fulton County in western Kentucky...
Central Hickman County in western Kentucky...
Southeastern Mississippi County in southeastern Missouri...
Southeastern New Madrid County in southeastern Missouri...

* Until 1130 PM CDT.

* At 1040 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over New Madrid,
moving east at 45 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
New Madrid, Hickman, Clinton, Hunter-Dawson State Historic Site,
Big Oak Tree State Park, Cayce, Dorena, and Boundurant.

This includes Interstate 55 between Mile Markers 45 and 50

05/09/2024

Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Paducah KY
1013 PM CDT Wed May 8 2024

The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
Southwestern New Madrid County in southeastern Missouri...

* Until 1100 PM CDT.

* At 1013 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
tornado was located near Gideon, or 8 miles west of Portageville,
moving east at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.

* This dangerous storm will be near...
Portageville around 1020 PM CDT.
Marston around 1025 PM CDT.
Lilbourn and Howardville around 1030 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Tallapoosa.

This includes Interstate 55 between Mile Markers 34 and 43.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

01/18/2024

Due to continued roads conditions in several towns and throughout the county NMCR1 will not be in session on Friday January 19th. 🦅🦅

01/17/2024

Due to roads conditions in several towns and throughout the county plus the winter weather advisory that has been issued for Thursday. NMCR1 will not be in session on Thursday January 18th.