Shelby County, Iowa — Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has issued a disaster proclamation for Shelby County after storms that began September 29 left severe damage on highways and federal-aid routes across the county. The proclamation took effect immediately on Monday, November 9, and stays in place for 30 days unless it is ended or extended.

What is happening:

The governor's proclamation covers Shelby County in western Iowa, where the late-September storms damaged roadways and bridges badly enough to need federal help. The order unlocks the Federal Highway Administration's Emergency Relief Program, which pays for the extraordinary cost of repairing and rebuilding federal-aid roads and bridges hit by a natural disaster.

Local impacts:

Highways and federal-aid routes in Shelby County suffered severe storm damage, and repairs will now draw on federal emergency relief funding. The proclamation runs for 30 days, through December 9, giving state and county crews the window to start repair work with federal dollars behind it.

What to do:

Drivers in Shelby County should watch for road work and closures on damaged routes and follow any posted detours.

Report damaged roads or bridges to county officials so repair crews can prioritize the worst spots.

Allow extra time for travel through the county while repairs are underway.

Source: KJAN, November 9, 2026. Reported by TNW News.