Clay Township Fire Department

08/22/2026

Come out and join us today from 11-7 or sold out. We'll also being selling raffle tickets today during the event and also have The Free Range Trailer LLC out here today selling icecream.

08/21/2026

🐟 Come and see us Friday August 21st 5pm-8pm & Saturday August 22nd 11am-7pm🐟

08/19/2026

**OUTDATED**

⚠️ WEATHER ALERT: SEVERE STORMS AND FLASH FLOODING POSSIBLE TODAY ⚠️

The National Weather Service is forecasting the potential for isolated severe thunderstorms across central Indiana this afternoon through tonight. Bartholomew County is currently under a Level 1 (Marginal) risk for severe weather.

🌩️ Primary hazards include:
• Wind gusts exceeding 60 mph
• Large hail
• Flash flooding from heavy rainfall

🌪️ Tornadoes are currently considered unlikely, but conditions can change quickly.

⏰ Timing: This afternoon through tonight

✔️ Review your severe weather safety plans.
✔️ Have multiple ways to receive warnings.
✔️ Never drive through flooded roadways.

Bartholomew County Emergency Management will continue to monitor conditions and provide updates as needed.

08/18/2026

Come and see us this weekend!

08/12/2026

08/12/2026

...The National Weather Service in Indianapolis IN has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Indiana... Big Blue River at Carthage. Clifty Creek at Hartsville. .Copious rainfall in the past 24 hours, totaling as much as 5 inches in Bartholomew County and 8 inches in Rush County, are quickly bringing flooding to the Big Blue River and Clifty Creek today. Rainfall will taper off the rest of the day, with additional amounts expected to be under four tenths of an inch.

INC005-131100-
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/CCHI3.1.ER.260812T2025Z.260813T0400Z.260813T1522Z.NO/
359 PM EDT Wed Aug 12 2026
..FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL TOMORROW AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Clifty Creek at Hartsville.

* WHEN...Until tomorrow afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Flooding begins in low spot along Clifty
Creek.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 3:00 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 8.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late this afternoon to a crest of 9.6 feet just after
midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage late
tomorrow morning.
- Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

08/11/2026

Mark your calandars!

$10 car entry fee

4 awards to be given out

Want to be a vendor? Text 317-489-1085.

07/31/2026

⚠️ WEATHER ALERT: SEVERE STORMS & HEAVY RAIN POSSIBLE SATURDAY ⚠️

The National Weather Service is forecasting the potential for thunderstorms on Saturday, with isolated severe storms possible across central Indiana, including Bartholomew County.

🌩️ Saturday Hazards
• Isolated severe thunderstorms
• Damaging wind gusts
• Frequent lightning
• Heavy rainfall

🌧️ Heavy Rain Potential
Rainfall totals of up to 2 inches are possible from Friday night through Sunday, with the heaviest rain expected on Saturday. Bartholomew County is currently included in a Slight Risk (Level 2 of 4) for excessive rainfall, meaning localized flooding is possible, especially in low-lying and poor drainage areas.

✅ Now is the time to prepare:
• Stay weather aware throughout the day Saturday.
• Have multiple ways to receive weather warnings, including CodeRED, Wireless Emergency Alerts, and NOAA Weather Radio.
• Never drive through flooded roadways. Turn Around, Don't Drown.
• Secure outdoor items that could be blown around by strong winds.

We'll continue to monitor the forecast and provide updates if conditions change. Stay tuned to Bartholomew County Emergency Management for the latest information.

07/28/2026

**EXPIRED**

Bartholomew IN-Brown IN-Decatur IN-Jennings IN-Shelby IN-
817 PM EDT Mon Jul 27 2026
..FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...Bartholomew County in central Indiana...
Decatur County in central Indiana...
Southeastern Shelby County in central Indiana...
Northeastern Brown County in south central Indiana...
Northern Jennings County in southeastern Indiana...

* WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Dangerous flows over low-water crossings.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 816 PM EDT, Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area from heavy rain earlier. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen since 7 pm.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Columbus, Greensburg, Edinburgh, Hope, Milford, Westport, Elizabethtown, Hartsville, Clifford, Millhousen, Newbern, Grammer, Burney, Taylorsville, Letts, Waymansville, Peoga and Newpoint.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

07/25/2026

Come out and see us 11am-4pm for Touch-A-Truck!

$5 meal includes (cash and card accepted)
Hotdog, chips, and water

Fire arm raffle (CASH ONLY)
$25 per ticket or $100 for 5 tickets