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Outdoor Warning Sirens

Alert

If the sirens are sounding now, go inside, take shelter, and if possible turn on a weather radio, radio or TV to find out why the sirens have been activated. Do NOT call 911 for more information. Only use 911 for emergencies.

Outdoor Warning Sirens

Siren locations and uses:

  • For severe weather, only the six sirens in the City of Clinton and the one siren in the City of Camanche will sound.
  • For the monthly test and for a radiological emergency, the sixteen Constellation owned sirens will sound.  These are located in Clinton, Camanche and the rural areas immediately around these cities.

Most often the sirens are activated for the following reasons:

  • 1st Tuesday of the month at 10 a.m. – Siren Testing – No Action Needed
  • Tornado Warning  – Take Shelter Immediately
  • Severe Thunderstorm Warning with warned winds of 70 mph or greater and/or golf ball size hail (1.75") or greater – Take Shelter Immediately

When Sirens Sound, Take Cover and Tune In!

Primary EAS Stations for Clinton County Include:

East and Central Clinton County

  • KROS - 1340 AM/105.9 FM
  • KCLN - 1390 AM
  • The Eagle - 94.7 FM
  • NOAA Weather Radio
  • National Weather Service Weather Radio
  • Alert Iowa

West and Central Clinton County:

  • KBOB - 104.9 FM
  • KMAQ - 1320 AM/95.1 FM
  • NOAA Weather Radio
  • National Weather Service Weather Radio
  • Alert Iowa

More Resources

Law Center

241 7th Ave N.
Clinton, IA 52732
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Mailing Address

P.O. Box 2957
Clinton, IA 52732

Contact Information

563-242-5712

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