Greene County Emergency Management Agency - Indiana

08/30/2026

ATTENTION HOOSIERS: I69 northbound lanes at the 93 mile marker in Greene County are open.

08/28/2026

The NWS Heat Risk is forecast to be major to extreme the middle of next week across central Indiana. The NWS Heat Risk is a color-numeric based index that provides a forecast risk of heat related impacts to occur over a 24-hour period. Heat Risk takes into consideration: How unusual the heat is for the time of year, duration of the heat including both daytime and nighttime temperatures.

08/27/2026

ATTENTION HOOSIERS in Greene County and Worthington area, the Indiana State Police is requesting information to assist in the location of Jackie Frye, Age 85, of Worthington. Mr. Frye was last observed wearing blue jeans, a T-shirt, and possibly wearing a hat with "veteran" on it. He uses a cane for mobility and suffers from seizures. Anyone with information as to the location of Jackie Frye is requested to contact the Bloomington Post or Worthington Police Department.

08/27/2026

Flood Advisory
Severity: Minor
Minimal to no known threat to life or property
Weather Event Onset
9:43 PM (EDT), August 26
Description
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...Northwestern Jackson County in south central Indiana...

Northern Lawrence County in south central Indiana...

Southern Monroe County in south central Indiana...

Southeastern Greene County in southwestern Indiana...

* WHEN...Until 200 AM EDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

- At 942 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include...

Bedford, Oolitic, Heltonville, Bartlettsville, Charles Deam Wilderness, Fairfax State Recreation Area, Norman, Harrodsburg, Avoca, Kurtz, Pleasant View, Freetown and Owensburg. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.
Action Recommended
Avoid the weather event as instructed in the Description.
Urgency
Take action within next hour.
Affected Area
Greene, IN; Jackson, IN; Lawrence, IN; Monroe, IN
Issued By
National Weather Service

Flooding is a coast-to-coast threat to some part of the United States and its territories nearly every day of the year. This site is designed to teach you how to stay safe in a flood event. If you know what to do before, during, and after a flood you can increase your chances of survival and bet...

08/27/2026

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severity: Severe
Significant threat to life or property
Weather Event Onset
9:49 PM (EDT), August 26
Description
SVRIND

The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...

Northern Martin County in southwestern Indiana...

Southeastern Greene County in southwestern Indiana...

Southwestern Lawrence County in south central Indiana...

Northeastern Daviess County in southwestern Indiana...

* Until 1030 PM EDT.

* At 949 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 10 miles west of Bedford to 11 miles south of Bloomfield, moving southeast at 20 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.

* Locations impacted include...

Shoals, Mitchell, Odon, Crane, Williams, Indian Springs, Silverville, Huron, Owensburg, Burns City, and Spring Mill State Park.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
Action Recommended
Take shelter in place.
Urgency
Take action immediately.
Affected Area
Daviess, IN; Greene, IN; Lawrence, IN; Martin, IN
Issued By
National Weather Service

08/26/2026

Thunderstorms in one or more broken lines will move E-SE across central Indiana through midnight. Some of these storms may be severe with wind gusts to 60 mph. Otherwise, locally heavy rainfall (up to 1 inch in an hour) along with cloud to ground lightning can be expected.

08/22/2026

‘We’ve actually been fortunate.’ Greene County sees minor to moderate flooding on White River. ⬇️

08/17/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 17, 2026

The Greene County Traffic Safety Partnership to increase impaired driving enforcement ahead of
Labor Day

Greene County, IN — As summer winds down, The Greene County Traffic Safety Partnership, led by the Greene County Sheriff’s Department, is partnering with the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI) to increase patrols and conduct sobriety checkpoints as part of the annual Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over national enforcement campaign, supported by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The partnership is made up of the Greene County Sheriff’s Department, Bloomfield Police Department and Eastern Greene School District Police Department.

Through the Comprehensive Highway Injury Reduction Program (CHIRP), an ICJI initiative that provides federal funding for local traffic safety enforcement, officers statewide will work overtime beginning August 19 through September 7, 2026, to identify and stop motorists under the influence of drugs and alcohol.

“Our officers are seeing the consequences of impaired driving far too often,” said Greene County Sheriff, George Dallaire. “As we enter the final weeks of summer, we’re asking every driver to make responsible decisions. A sober ride isn’t just the safest option—it’s the choice that saves lives.”

Preliminary data from the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) shows that in 2025, nearly 23% of Indiana’s traffic fatalities involved alcohol, and more than 41% involved drug impairment.

“Impaired driving continues to be one of the most serious threats on our roadways, and we’re focused on reducing these tragedies through education and enforcement,” said Douglas Huntsinger, executive director of the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute. “This year’s Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign reminds everyone that impaired driving is preventable. When you choose a sober ride, you’re helping protect your community and ensuring everyone makes it home safely.”

In Indiana, it is illegal to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 or higher, although drivers can be arrested at any BAC level if an officer believes they are impaired.

Have a Plan Whether You're Driving, Riding, or Hosting:
Before drinking, plan a safe and sober ride home.
Don’t let someone get behind the wheel if they've been drinking.
If you’re hosting a gathering, make sure all your guests have a sober ride home.
If you see an impaired driver, call 911. Always wear your seat belt — it’s your best defense
against impaired drivers.

The “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” enforcement campaign, administered by ICJI, is supported with
federal traffic safety funds provided by the United States Department of Transportation, National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration. For more information on impaired driving, visit
www.nhtsa.gov/risky-driving/drunk-driving.
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08/16/2026

Severe Thunderstorm Watch for 20 counties in IN until 9:00 PM EDT. (Wind: 70 MPH, Hail: 1.0 in) See graphic for the full county list.