Defiance County OH Sheriff's Office

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08/27/2026

Road Opening

State Route 15 is now open between Watson Rd and Bowman Rd.

08/27/2026

Road Closure

State Route 15 is currently closed between Watson and Bowman due to an injury accident. Please avoid the area!

08/27/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Special Weather Statement issued August 27 at 5:47AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

SUMMARY:
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Patchy fog has developed across much of northeast Indiana and
northwest Ohio this morning. Visibilities will vary greatly across
the area, but visibilities are expected to drop to one quarter of
a mile or less in the denser fog patches. Motorists should be
prepared for rapid changes in visibilities across short
distances, and allow for some extra following distance between
vehicles. Visibilities are expected to improve after 8 AM EDT.

AFFECTS: Allen; Wabash; Huntington; Wells; Adams; Grant; Blackford; Jay; Defiance; Henry; Paulding; Putnam; Van Wert; Allen

INSTRUCTION: [None]

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/95YNUT1

URGENCY: Expected

SEVERITY: Moderate

CERTAINTY: Observed

EFFECTIVE DATE: 8/27/26 5:47 AM EST

EXPIRATION DATE: 8/27/26 8:15 AM EST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
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Patchy fog has developed across much of northeast Indiana and
northwest Ohio this morning. Visibilities will vary greatly across
the area, but visibilities are expected to drop to one quarter of
a mile or less in the denser fog patches. Motorists should be
prepared for rapid changes in visibilities across short
distances, and allow for some extra following distance between
vehicles. Visibilities are expected to improve after 8 AM EDT.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/95YNUT1

08/27/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Special Weather Statement issued August 27 at 12:57AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

SUMMARY:
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The combination of mostly clear skies, light winds, and added
moisture from recent rainfall will create favorable conditions for
patchy fog formation across the region during the remainder of the
overnight hours.. Visibilities will vary sharply over short
distances, but visibilities may drop to one quarter of a mile or
less in the denser fog patches. Motorists should be prepared for
rapidly changing visibilities.

AFFECTS: Elkhart; Lagrange; Steuben; Noble; De Kalb; Starke; Pulaski; Marshall; Fulton; Whitley; Allen; Northern Kosciusko; Southern Kosciusko; Branch; Hillsdale; Williams; Fulton; Defiance; Henry; Paulding; Putnam

INSTRUCTION: [None]

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/svpSJRZ

URGENCY: Expected

SEVERITY: Moderate

CERTAINTY: Observed

EFFECTIVE DATE: 8/27/26 12:57 AM EST

EXPIRATION DATE: 8/27/26 5:00 AM EST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
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The combination of mostly clear skies, light winds, and added
moisture from recent rainfall will create favorable conditions for
patchy fog formation across the region during the remainder of the
overnight hours.. Visibilities will vary sharply over short
distances, but visibilities may drop to one quarter of a mile or
less in the denser fog patches. Motorists should be prepared for
rapidly changing visibilities.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/svpSJRZ

08/22/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 12:47PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

SUMMARY:
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At 1247 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Morenci to 7 miles north of Paulding.
Movement was southeast at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.

Locations impacted include...
Defiance, Napoleon, Wauseon, Archbold, Swanton, Delta, Stryker,
Liberty Center, Metamora, Lyons, Ney, Florida, Evansport, Oakshade,
Seward, Ridgeville Corners, Gerald, Denson, Ayersville, and
Assumption.

This includes Interstate 80 in Ohio between mile markers 24 and 48.

AFFECTS: Williams; Fulton; Defiance; Henry

INSTRUCTION: If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/jBj6WD4

URGENCY: Expected

SEVERITY: Moderate

CERTAINTY: Observed

EFFECTIVE DATE: 8/22/26 12:47 PM EST

EXPIRATION DATE: 8/22/26 1:30 PM EST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
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At 1247 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Morenci to 7 miles north of Paulding.
Movement was southeast at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.

Locations impacted include...
Defiance, Napoleon, Wauseon, Archbold, Swanton, Delta, Stryker,
Liberty Center, Metamora, Lyons, Ney, Florida, Evansport, Oakshade,
Seward, Ridgeville Corners, Gerald, Denson, Ayersville, and
Assumption.

This includes Interstate 80 in Ohio between mile markers 24 and 48.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/jBj6WD4

08/22/2026

Heading to the Defiance County Fair? Make your first stop Coffee with a Cop! ☕🥞

Enjoy free coffee, breakfast, and conversation with local law enforcement before taking in the day's activities.

📅 Wednesday, August 26
🕘 9:00 a.m.
📍 Defiance County Fairgrounds – Pavilion

Bring a friend and join us!

Public NoticeThe Defiance County 911 Board has scheduled a meeting for August 26th.
08/21/2026

Public Notice

The Defiance County 911 Board has scheduled a meeting for August 26th.

08/13/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Special Weather Statement issued August 13 at 6:24AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

SUMMARY:
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Areas of fog, dense in spots, will continue through 8 AM EDT with
visibilities at or below 1/2 mile at times. Drivers are urged to
slow down and do not use high beam headlights. Leave extra time to
reach your destination this morning.

AFFECTS: Lagrange; Steuben; Noble; De Kalb; Starke; Pulaski; Marshall; Fulton; Whitley; Allen; White; Cass; Miami; Wabash; Huntington; Wells; Adams; Grant; Blackford; Jay; Northern La Porte; Northern Kosciusko; Southern La Porte; Southern Kosciusko; St. Joseph; Branch; Hillsdale; Williams; Fulton; Defiance; Henry; Paulding; Putnam; Van Wert; Allen

INSTRUCTION: [None]

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/GyAmaHa

URGENCY: Expected

SEVERITY: Moderate

CERTAINTY: Observed

EFFECTIVE DATE: 8/13/26 6:24 AM EST

EXPIRATION DATE: 8/13/26 8:15 AM EST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
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Areas of fog, dense in spots, will continue through 8 AM EDT with
visibilities at or below 1/2 mile at times. Drivers are urged to
slow down and do not use high beam headlights. Leave extra time to
reach your destination this morning.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/GyAmaHa

08/12/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Special Weather Statement issued August 12 at 3:18AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

SUMMARY:
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Areas of fog, locally dense in some spots, will continue in
portions of northeastern Indiana, northwestern Ohio and far
southern Lower Michigan with visibilities at or below 1/2 mile at
times. Drivers are urged to slow down and do not use high beam
headlights. Leave extra time to reach your destination this
morning. The fog will dissipate shortly after sunrise.

AFFECTS: Elkhart; Lagrange; Steuben; Noble; De Kalb; Whitley; Allen; Northern Kosciusko; Southern Kosciusko; Cass; St. Joseph; Branch; Hillsdale; Williams; Fulton; Defiance; Henry; Paulding; Putnam; Van Wert; Allen

INSTRUCTION: [None]

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/Ub25Hyl

URGENCY: Expected

SEVERITY: Moderate

CERTAINTY: Observed

EFFECTIVE DATE: 8/12/26 3:18 AM EST

EXPIRATION DATE: 8/12/26 6:30 AM EST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
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Areas of fog, locally dense in some spots, will continue in
portions of northeastern Indiana, northwestern Ohio and far
southern Lower Michigan with visibilities at or below 1/2 mile at
times. Drivers are urged to slow down and do not use high beam
headlights. Leave extra time to reach your destination this
morning. The fog will dissipate shortly after sunrise.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/Ub25Hyl

08/11/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued August 11 at 2:32PM EDT until August 11 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

SUMMARY:
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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 565 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS

IN OHIO THIS WATCH INCLUDES 8 COUNTIES

IN NORTHWEST OHIO

ALLEN OH DEFIANCE FULTON OH
HENRY PAULDING PUTNAM
VAN WERT WILLIAMS

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ANTWERP, ARCHBOLD, BLUFFTON, BRYAN,
COLUMBUS GROVE, CONTINENTAL, DEFIANCE, DELTA, DESHLER, EDGERTON,
HICKSVILLE, LEIPSIC, LIBERTY CENTER, LIMA, MONTPELIER, NAPOLEON,
OHIO CITY, OTTAWA, PANDORA, PAULDING, PAYNE, SHERWOOD,
SPENCERVILLE, SWANTON, VAN WERT, AND WAUSEON.

AFFECTS: Allen, OH; Defiance, OH; Fulton, OH; Henry, OH; Paulding, OH; Putnam, OH; Van Wert, OH; Williams, OH

INSTRUCTION: [None]

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/GZMccTK

URGENCY: Future

SEVERITY: Severe

CERTAINTY: Possible

EFFECTIVE DATE: 8/11/26 2:32 PM EST

EXPIRATION DATE: 8/11/26 5:00 PM EST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 565 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS

IN OHIO THIS WATCH INCLUDES 8 COUNTIES

IN NORTHWEST OHIO

ALLEN OH DEFIANCE FULTON OH
HENRY PAULDING PUTNAM
VAN WERT WILLIAMS

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ANTWERP, ARCHBOLD, BLUFFTON, BRYAN,
COLUMBUS GROVE, CONTINENTAL, DEFIANCE, DELTA, DESHLER, EDGERTON,
HICKSVILLE, LEIPSIC, LIBERTY CENTER, LIMA, MONTPELIER, NAPOLEON,
OHIO CITY, OTTAWA, PANDORA, PAULDING, PAYNE, SHERWOOD,
SPENCERVILLE, SWANTON, VAN WERT, AND WAUSEON.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/GZMccTK

Address

113 Biede Avenue
Defiance, OH
43512

Telephone

+14197841155

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