Logan County EMA

03/22/2026

Heads up on storms coming through as the temps plummet with a cold front this evening.

Hopefully not for us, but stay aware.

Stay safe everyone!

Isolated storms are possible early evening, primarily in central and south-central Ohio. Large hail and isolated damaging winds are possible with this initial activity. Additional storms are expected mid/late evening, with a large hail threat extending past midnight.

03/14/2026

Huge THANK YOU's and shout outs to all of the Dispatchers, Fire, EMS, Law Enforcement, Power Company Line Crews, and Highway and Street Department crews following the damaging high winds from yesterday!!! You all are Amazing and much appreciated!

03/13/2026

Windy conditions are expected during the daytime on Friday, with gusts of 45-55 MPH likely, with isolated gusts around 60 MPH possible near/north of I-70. The gustiest conditions are favored near/north of I-70 mid morning through mid afternoon.

03/12/2026

HIGH WIND WARNING - As if we needed more to deal with this week in Logan County... starting at 5 AM through 8 PM on Friday, March 13th, 2026! Secure loose items that are outside, and seriously don't let go of your small dogs when they are outside.

Windy conditions are expected during the daytime on Friday, with gusts of 45-55 MPH likely, with isolated gusts around 60 MPH possible near/north of I-70. The gustiest conditions are favored near/north of I-70 mid morning through mid afternoon.

NWS Confidence in this forecast is high and they are expecting trees down and widespread power outages. High profile vehicles will have a hard time tomorrow. They even recommend staying away from windows and in the lower levels of your house during those gusts.

Do what you can to be prepared. If you are on a well, you might fill some jugs with water for drinking and flushing. If you have a generator, make sure you have fuel and get ready to connect it. Check on your neighbors.

Stay Safe out there Logan County!

Windy conditions are expected during the daytime on Friday, with gusts of 45-55 MPH likely, with isolated gusts around 60 MPH possible near/north of I-70. The gustiest conditions are favored near/north of I-70 mid morning through mid afternoon.

03/10/2026

SMALL DOG ALERT! Logan County is likely to see the most action with these storms overnight from Midnight to 3 AM, with another round tomorrow morning between 4 AM and 10 AM. Large Hail and High Winds are the primary threats for us.

Make sure you secure your small animals inside or give them a solid shelter to hide in so they don't get blown away! Probably also loose items like trash cans or trampolines since those can blow away.

Still nerve wracking every time we have storms coming through, especially this week and on top of a warm front. If you are feeling uneasy about this weather, I get it and I'm with you.

The following link goes to our page on the Logan County website. If you have not already registered for the Logan County ALERT System, you can follow it and then click on the red Logan County ALERT logo to register your cell phone and email for emergency alerts. https://www.logancountyohio.gov/emergency-management-agency.html We also have weather alerts for tornado warnings and flash flood warnings that go out immediately to the specific warned addresses if the US National Weather Service Wilmington OH issues them for us.

Stay informed about incoming weather - there are many options including NOAA Weather Radio, Websites, and about a million weather apps.

Seek shelter if warnings are issued.

Stay safe out there, Logan County!

Multiple rounds of storms are expected late tonight through Wednesday, with some severe storms possible during this time frame. Hail will be the primary threat late tonight into early Wednesday morning, however isolated wind damage is also possible. On Wednesday afternoon, damaging wind will be the primary threat, however isolated hail and tornadoes cannot be ruled out.

01/29/2026

UPDATE: January 28, 2026 - 7:45 PM

Extreme Cold Shelter Information
Logan County, Ohio - January 26-30, 2026

Note - New location in Quincy & End Date/Time Set

With the bitter cold temperatures in Logan County through the rest of this week, the National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Cold Warning for several nights with wind chills below -15 degrees. Our communities are coming together to provide a warm place for people to go if they are unsheltered or just can’t stay warm in their own home due to the intense cold.

These locations are being hosted by Churches, Fire Departments and Communities with support from volunteers, but they are not equipped to provide everything you might need. Hospitality will be abundant, while the accommodations may be very basic.
People going to these shelters will need to bring their own sleeping bags/blankets, chairs or cots, games for the kids, medicines, and food/drinks.

Do not bring pets to these shelters as they are not set up for that.

Please see below for location and information on how to access the sites:

City of Bellefontaine – First United Methodist Church – 201 N. Main Street (Corner of Main & Sandusky)
Open as of 8 PM on Monday, January 26th – location is staffed. Enter at the back door under the covered porch

NEW - Quincy – Quincy Community Building - 505 South Carlisle Street (beside the park)
Available – please call Michael Weber, Administrator on his cell at 937-570-5759 – he or one of the local officials will open the doors within 30 minutes.

Ridgeway - Ohio Fire Department – Ridgeway Fire Department - 133 Main Street
Available – please call Chief Jim Newland on his cell at 419-674-7728 – he will meet you at the station

Rushcreek Township Volunteer Fire & EMS – 108 S. Sandusky Street, Rushsylvania
Available – please call Chief Duane VanBuskirk on his cell at 937-441-8837 – he will meet you at the station and is willing to pick up anyone in the village/township who needs a ride.

Zanesfield – Tri-Valley Fire District – 2568 Sandusky Street
Open as of 6 PM on Monday, January 26th – location is staffed, if after dark press the doorbell as it will be locked, but they will let you in.

Friday night, January 30th, will be the last night open with all shelters closing at Noon on Saturday, January 31st. After that time, the warming center at Bellefontaine First Church of God – 1000 Brown Avenue (Entrance 9 in the back), Bellefontaine, will return to regular operations with intake from 7 PM to 9 PM each evening when temperatures are below 20 degrees.

01/27/2026

Extreme Cold Shelter Information
Logan County, Ohio
January 26 - 29, 2026

With the bitter cold temperatures moving into Logan County this evening, the National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Cold Warning.

Our communities are coming together to provide a warm place for people to go if they are un-sheltered or just can’t stay warm in their own home due to the intense cold.

These locations are being hosted by Churches, Fire Departments, and community volunteers, but they are not equipped to provide everything you might need. Hospitality will be abundant, while the accommodations may be very basic. People going to these shelters will need to bring their own sleeping bags/blankets, chairs or cots, games for the kids, medicines, and food/drinks.

Do not bring pets to these shelters as they are not set up for that.

Please see below for location and information on how to access the sites:

- City of Bellefontaine – 1st United Methodist Church – 201 N. Main Street (Corner of Main & Sandusky)
Opening as of 8 PM on Monday, January 26th – location is staffed. Enter at the back door under the covered porch

- Village of Ridgeway – Ridgeway - Ohio Fire Department - 133 Main Street, Ridgeway
Available – please call Chief Jim Newland on his cell at 419-674-7728 – he will meet you at the station

- Village of Rushsylvania/Rushcreek Township – Rushcreek Township Volunteer Fire & EMS - 108 S. Sandusky Street, Rushsylvania
Available – please call Chief Duane VanBuskirk on his cell at 937-441-8837 – he will meet you at the station and is willing to pick up anyone in the village/township who needs a ride.

- Village of Zanesfield – Tri-Valley Fire District – 2568 Sandusky Street, Zanesfield
Open as of 6 PM on Monday, January 26th – location is staffed, if after dark press the doorbell as it will be locked, but they will let you in.

01/25/2026

More to come over the next few hours!

If you are out clearing snow, take breaks to warm up and catch your breath. Stay safe out there, Logan County!

01/25/2026

Time of Update: 1-25-2026 - 11:37 AM - Logan County is at a Level 2 Snow Emergency, per Sheriff Dodds. (Issued earlier)

Stay safe if you must be out. Give the plow trucks room to work.

Also, here is another page to check if you want to know what the snow totals are in various areas.

US Dept of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Weather Service Central Region Headquarters7220 NW 101st TerraceKansas City, MO 64153 Comments? Questions? Please Contact Us.

01/22/2026

Winter weather can have an impact on travel. Have an emergency kit in your car in case of any delays or issues that may arise. For more information on winter driving safety, visit: https://bit.ly/40Ob3SZ

01/22/2026

Good tips here. We will also be sharing more as we go tomorrow.

A winter storm is likely to impact the area this weekend. Here are some helpful tips to prepare for the storm. The greatest impacts are likely Saturday evening into Sunday.

01/18/2026

Full blown bitter cold for the next few days...

Stay indoors if you can, dress in layers and cover your head, hands, and mouth. Hypothermia is a real risk in these temps. You may consider bringing your pets indoors too...

Stay safe!

Here is a look at what we are expecting for tonight. Even colder wind chill values are expected for Monday night.