New event. Severe Thunderstorm Watch from 3/23/2025 5:06 PM to 3/24/2025 12:00 AM CDT for Oktibbeha County inws.ncep.noaa.gov/a/a.php?i=1114…

Due to the threat of overnight storms, we will open the Oktibbeha County Community Safe Room located at 985 Lynn Lane, Starkville, MS at 11pm. We will continue to keep open until our severe weather threat has completely moved out of our area. #OktibbehaAreYouReady #PlanDontPanic

A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas until 8 AM CDT

Oktibbeha County EOC will test the Outdoor Warning Sirens today at noon. This will only be a test! Please practice your severe weather safety plans at that time! TEST ONLY! #OCEOC #OktibbehaAreYouReady #PrepareDontPanic #SirenTest

New event. Tornado Watch from 4/5/2025 10:26 PM to 4/6/2025 5:00 AM CDT for Oktibbeha County, MS inws.ncep.noaa.gov/a/a.php?i=1123…

The Oktibbeha County Community Safe Room located at 985 Lynn Lane, Starkville, MS is open! We will continue to keep open until our severe weather threat has completely moved out of our area or the tornado watch had been canceled. #PrepareDontPanic

Event cancelled. Tornado Watch from 4/6/2025 3:41 AM to 5:00 AM CDT for Oktibbeha County, MS. inws.ncep.noaa.gov/a/a.php?i=1123…

Thank you, Starkville Fire Dept for taking the time to recognize our #911Telecommunicators as part of #NPSTW with your kind words and generosity. Your support means the world to us and truly highlights the strong partnership we share in serving our community. #InThisTogether

New event. Severe Thunderstorm Warning from 4/27/2025 5:20 PM to 6:00 PM CDT for Oktibbeha County. inws.ncep.noaa.gov/a/a.php?i=1130…

New event. Severe Thunderstorm Watch from 5/2/2025 12:14 PM to 7:00 PM CDT for Oktibbeha County, MS, Choctaw ... inws.ncep.noaa.gov/a/a.php?i=1133…

Oktibbeha County EOC will test the Outdoor Warning Sirens today at noon. This will only be a test! Please practice your severe weather safety plans at that time! TEST ONLY! #OCEOC #OktibbehaAreYouReady #PrepareDontPanic #SirenTest

⚠⛈Severe storms are likely today (3PM to around midnight) mainly along & northwest of the Natchez Trace. Main threats: damaging wind gusts up to 70mph, large hail up to golf ball size & tornadoes. Stay weather aware. Gusty gradient winds may cause weak trees to break & fall.

New event. Tornado Watch from 5/20/2025 5:50 PM to 5/21/2025 12:00 AM CDT for Oktibbeha County, MS inws.ncep.noaa.gov/a/a.php?i=1144…

The Oktibbeha County Community Safe Room located at 985 Lynn Lane, Starkville, MS is open! We will continue to keep open until our severe weather threat has completely moved out of our area or the tornado watch had been canceled. #PrepareDontPanic

New event. Severe Thunderstorm Watch from 5/24/2025 1:48 PM to 8:00 PM CDT for Oktibbeha County, MS inws.ncep.noaa.gov/a/a.php?i=1146…

Event canceled. Severe Thunderstorm Watch from 5/24/2025 5:56 PM to 8:00 PM CDT for Oktibbeha County, MS. inws.ncep.noaa.gov/a/a.php?i=1146…

After almost 25 years of dedicated service, Kristen Campanella, Executive Director of our agency, is retiring. Her leadership, vision & compassion shaped our team & community. Please join us in thanking her & wishing her the best in her next chapter! #Retirement #MS911Hero

🎉 Congratulations to our two new Directors at the Oktibbeha County Emergency Operations Center! 🎉 Please join us in welcoming: Jarvis Boyd as our new Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Director/Floodplain Manager – and Tyler Gray as our Communications Center (ECC) Director.