Cole County/Jefferson City Office of Emergency Management

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Cole County Office of Emergency Management prepares, responds, and recovers alongside our community—coordinating resources, sharing critical information, and taking action to keep Cole County safe. The mission of the Cole County Emergency Management Agency is to protect the lives and property of all Cole County residents when major disasters threaten public safety in any community.

04/28/2026

** Critical Weather Alert **

SVRLSX

The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Cole County in central Missouri...
Moniteau County in central Missouri...

* Until 300 PM CDT.

* At 218 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 9 miles southwest
of High Point, or 19 miles south of California, moving east at 60
mph.

HAZARD...Ping pong ball size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

* Locations impacted include...
Latham, High Point, Enon, California, Russellville, McGirk, Hickory
Hill, Kliever, Lohman, Centertown, Jamestown, Brazito, St. Martins,
Sandy Hook, Elston, Marion, Jefferson City, Wardsville and Taos.

This includes the following State Parks...
Jefferson Landing Historic Site.
Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from
windows. This storm is capable of producing large hail.

04/28/2026

JeffCity/ColeCounty MO Critical Weather Alert:

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH
172 IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS

IN ILLINOIS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 2 COUNTIES

IN SOUTHWEST ILLINOIS

MONROE RANDOLPH

IN MISSOURI THIS WATCH INCLUDES 12 COUNTIES

IN CENTRAL MISSOURI

COLE OSAGE

IN EAST CENTRAL MISSOURI

CRAWFORD FRANKLIN GASCONADE
JEFFERSON WASHINGTON

IN SOUTHEAST MISSOURI

IRON MADISON REYNOLDS
SAINT FRANCOIS SAINTE GENEVIEVE

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF CHESTER, FARMINGTON, JEFFERSON CITY,
SPARTA, SULLIVAN, UNION, AND WASHINGTON.
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04/28/2026

JeffCity/ColeCounty Urgent Alert: Traffic is delayed in the area of Hwy 50/63 WB between W McCarty Street and Eastland Drive due to an accident, avoid the area if possible or proceed with caution.

04/27/2026

** Critical Weather Alert **

SVRLSX

The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southern Callaway County in central Missouri...
Cole County in central Missouri...
Osage County in central Missouri...

* Until 615 PM CDT.

* At 514 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles southeast
of High Point, or 17 miles south of California, moving east at 60
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.

* This severe thunderstorm will be near...
Hickory Hill and Russellville around 520 PM CDT.
Brazito and St. Thomas around 530 PM CDT.
Wardsville and Jefferson City around 535 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by the severe thunderstorm include Enon,
Eugene, Lohman, Osage Bend, Schubert, Wainwright, Osage City, Loose
Creek, Bonnots Mill and Frankenstein.

This includes the following State Parks...
Clarks Hill/Norton Historic Site and Jefferson Landing Historic Site.
Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from
windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds and large
hail.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for a portion of
central Missouri.

04/27/2026

** Critical Weather Alert TORNADO Warning Cole County**

The tornado threat has diminished and the Tornado Warning has been
cancelled. However, large hail and damaging winds remain likely and a
Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect for the area.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for a portion of
central Missouri.
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04/27/2026

** Critical Weather Alert TORNADO Warning Cole County**

At 459 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near St. Martins, or 6 miles northwest of Jefferson City,
moving east at 60 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and tennis ball 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 tornado will be near...
Jefferson City and St. Martins around 500 PM CDT.
Lake Mykee Town, Lake Mykee, Holts Summit and New Bloomfield around
510 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by the tornado include Elston, Hartsburg,
Guthrie and Wainwright.

This includes the following State Parks...
Clarks Hill/Norton Historic Site and Jefferson Landing Historic Site.
Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built building
away from 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.

04/27/2026

** Critical Weather Alert TORNADO Warning Cole County**

At 436 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 7 miles northwest of High Point, or 9 miles southwest of
California, moving east at 65 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and tennis ball 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 tornado will be near...
High Point and Clarksburg around 440 PM CDT.
California around 445 PM CDT.
Centertown, McGirk and Russellville around 450 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by the tornado include Latham, Lohman,
Elston, Hartsburg, Marion, Wainwright, Guthrie and Osage City.

This includes the following State Parks...
Clarks Hill/Norton Historic Site and Jefferson Landing Historic Site.
Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built building
away from 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.

04/27/2026

** Critical Weather Alert TORNADO Warning Cole County**

TORLSX

The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
Southeastern Boone County in central Missouri...
Southwestern Callaway County in central Missouri...
Cole County in central Missouri...
Moniteau County in central Missouri...

* Until 515 PM CDT.

* At 429 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 10 miles south of Tipton, moving east at 65 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball 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 tornado will be near...
Tipton around 435 PM CDT.
High Point and Clarksburg around 440 PM CDT.
California around 445 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by the tornado include Latham, Lohman,
Elston, Hartsburg, Marion, Wainwright, Guthrie and Osage City.

This includes the following State Parks...
Clarks Hill/Norton Historic Site and Jefferson Landing Historic Site.
Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built building
away from 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.

04/27/2026

JeffCity/ColeCounty MO Critical Weather Alert:

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 160 IN
EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS

IN ILLINOIS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 6 COUNTIES

IN SOUTHWEST ILLINOIS

CALHOUN JERSEY MADISON
MONROE RANDOLPH SAINT CLAIR

IN MISSOURI THIS WATCH INCLUDES 20 COUNTIES

IN CENTRAL MISSOURI

CALLAWAY COLE MONITEAU
OSAGE

IN EAST CENTRAL MISSOURI

CRAWFORD FRANKLIN GASCONADE
JEFFERSON LINCOLN MONTGOMERY
SAINT CHARLES SAINT LOUIS SAINT LOUIS CITY
WARREN WASHINGTON

IN SOUTHEAST MISSOURI

IRON MADISON REYNOLDS
SAINT FRANCOIS SAINTE GENEVIEVE

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ALTON, BELLEVILLE, CAHOKIA, CHESTER,
EDWARDSVILLE, FARMINGTON, FULTON, JEFFERSON CITY, SAINT CHARLES,
SAINT LOUIS, SPARTA, SULLIVAN, UNION, AND WASHINGTON.
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04/27/2026

JeffCity/ColeCounty MO Critical Weather Alert:

FFWLSX

The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
South Central Audrain County in central Missouri...
Southeastern Boone County in central Missouri...
Callaway County in central Missouri...
Cole County in central Missouri...
Southeastern Moniteau County in central Missouri...
Central Osage County in central Missouri...
West Central Montgomery County in east central Missouri...

* Until 245 PM CDT.

* At 1148 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain
has fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Jefferson City, Fulton, Holts Summit, Wardsville, St. Martins,
Auxvasse, Taos, Russellville, New Bloomfield, Chamois, Lake Mykee
Town, Martinsburg, Centertown, St. Thomas, Lake Mykee, Brazito,
Williamsburg, McGirk, Hickory Hill and Shamrock.

This includes the following State Parks...
Clarks Hill/Norton Historic Site and Jefferson Landing Historic Site.

This includes Interstate 70 in Missouri between exits 137 and 161.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.

04/27/2026

JeffCity/ColeCounty MO Critical Weather Alert:

FFWLSX

The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
Central Boone County in central Missouri...
Northwestern Cole County in central Missouri...
Moniteau County in central Missouri...

* Until 145 PM CDT.

* At 1041 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain
have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Columbia, California, Ashland, Tipton, Columbia Regional Airport,
Hallsville, Jamestown, Clarksburg, Easley, Midway, Murry, Lupus,
McBaine, Sandy Hook, Wilton, Kliever and Latham.

This includes the following State Parks...
Rock Bridge State Park and Jewell Cemetery Historic Site.

This includes Interstate 70 in Missouri between exits 115 and 133.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

⚠️ Severe Weather Expected Today for Cole County ⚠️Cole County is under a heightened risk for severe thunderstorms this ...
04/27/2026

⚠️ Severe Weather Expected Today for Cole County ⚠️

Cole County is under a heightened risk for severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening, with the greatest threat window expected around 3–7 PM.

Storms that develop today may become intense quickly and could produce:

🌪️ Tornadoes — could be strong
🧊 Large hail — potentially baseball size or larger
💨 Damaging winds — possibly up to 70 mph
⛈️ Rapidly changing conditions

Please take this seriously and make sure you have multiple ways to receive warnings. Outdoor sirens are not enough, especially if you are indoors, asleep, or away from town.

A reliable and customizable way to receive local emergency alerts is through Smart911. Sign up at smart911.com to receive notifications for severe weather and other emergencies that may affect you, your family, or your address.

Now is the time to review your severe weather plan, charge your phone, secure outdoor items, and know where you would go if a warning is issued.

Stay weather aware today, Cole County.

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1736 Southridge Drive
Jefferson City, MO
65109

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