Clay County Emergency Management Agency

08/20/2026

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Clay County and surrounding areas. This warning is active until 1:45 AM unless extended.
Thank you

08/16/2026

The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Vigo County in west central Indiana...
Southern Fountain County in west central Indiana...
Northwestern Clay County in west central Indiana...
Parke County in west central Indiana...
Vermillion County in west central Indiana...

* Until 515 PM EDT.

* At 439 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Ridge Farm to 7 miles southwest of Paris,
moving east at 45 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and up to penny size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Terre Haute, Brazil, Clinton, Rockville, Newport, West Terre Haute,
Fairview Park, Cayuga, Seelyville, Montezuma, Knightsville,
Rosedale, Dana, Staunton, Kingman, Carbon, Universal, Mecca,
Bloomingdale, and Marshall.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

&&

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED;
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN;
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED;
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

08/16/2026

Watches, Warnings & Advisories


2 products issued by NWS for: Brazil IN


Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
307 AM EDT Sun Aug 16 2026

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307 AM EDT Sun Aug 16 2026

This hazardous weather outlook is for central Indiana.
DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Minor to Moderate river flooding will continue along area rivers.

Thunderstorms are possible again today into tonight with a threat
for damaging winds and heavy rainfall. Any additional heavy rainfall
will likely quickly produce flash flooding.

Heat index values over southern portions of central Indiana may
exceed 100 degrees this afternoon.
DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

Thunderstorms will be possible again Wednesday into Wednesday night.
Strong storms cannot be ruled out, and heavy rain will remain a
threat, which could again produce rapid onset flash flooding.
SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be needed through tonight. Please report
incidents of flooding, large hail, or wind damage.

&&

More information, along with other weather, hydrological and climate
information can be found at http://weather.gov/ind



Flood Watch
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
842 PM EDT Sat Aug 15 2026

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Including the cities of Franklin, Parker City, Rosedale, Clinton,
West Lafayette, Greenfield, Lebanon, Danville, Greencastle,
Rushville, Delphi, Indianapolis, Rockville, Martinsville, Brazil,
Brownsburg, Attica, Veedersburg, Carmel, Anderson, Flora,
Farmland, Union City, Zionsville, Fairview Park, Kokomo,
Noblesville, Mooresville, Plainfield, Montezuma, New Castle,
Spencer, Covington, Williamsport, Lafayette, Gosport,
Crawfordsville, Frankfort, Greenwood, Fishers, Wi******er,
Shelbyville, West Lebanon, Tipton, Muncie, Terre Haute, and
Greensburg
842 PM EDT Sat Aug 15 2026
..FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and west
central Indiana, including the following counties, in central
Indiana, Boone, Clinton, Decatur, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks,
Howard, Johnson, Madison, Marion, Morgan, Rush, Shelby and Tipton.
In east central Indiana, Delaware, Henry and Randolph. In north
central Indiana, Carroll. In west central Indiana, Clay, Fountain,
Montgomery, Owen, Parke, Putnam, Tippecanoe, Vermillion, Vigo and
Warren.

* WHEN...Through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Additional rainfall is expected early tomorrow morning which
could lead to additional flooding. This is potentially a very
dangerous situation, and citizens should remain aware of
conditions in their area and be prepared to take immediate
action if rising water threatens or warnings are issued.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

08/13/2026

Areas of Clay County were hit quite hard by the storm today, and power lines, trees, limbs, and other debris are on many roadways. Therefore, we're placing Clay County under a Travel Advisory. This Advisory is set to expire at 8:00 AM, unless there is a reason to extend it.

08/13/2026

⚠️ WARNING — DOWNED POWER LINES ⚠️

The recent storms have brought down numerous power lines throughout the area. Please stay well away from ALL downed or low-hanging power lines.
Always assume a downed power line is LIVE and DANGEROUS. Do not touch the line or anything it may be contacting, including trees, fences, vehicles, standing water, or other objects.

Keep children and pets away, and never attempt to move a power line yourself.

If you encounter a downed line, keep a safe distance, warn others to stay away, and report it to the appropriate utility company or call 911 if it presents an immediate danger.

08/13/2026

Clay County and several surrounding counties are currently under a Severe Thunderstorm Warning. Check your trusted weather news sources to stay updated with the most recent information.

08/11/2026

08/11/2026

All of Clay County is now under a Severe Thunderstorm Warning. The storm approaching Clay County has produced winds in excess of 50 mph in Vigo County. It is very important to closely monitor your preferred weather news resources until this storm has passed.

08/11/2026

Portions of Northwest Clay and surrounding counties are under a severe thunderstorm warning at this time. Please check your local news weather sources for updated information. Thank you